1. Discuss three trends that will dominate the airport/airline industry in the near future.
2. How has the emergence of the air cargo industry affected the planning of airports? Explore the FAA's Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the most recent two years of data. Select the airport nearest you and state the landed weight in pounds and percent increase or decrease year on year. What are three initiatives planners can do to prepare for further increases?
3. What are the five highest operating costs for airline operations? What do you predict the top five operating costs will be 10 years from today? Defend your answer.
4. Flexibility is critical in every facet of airport systems planning and operations. Would you agree with this statement? Give three examples to back up your position.
5. What is the largest aircraft that can be supported at the airport nearest you? What is the nearest airport to you that can support the Airbus 380?