Category: Air Transport

  • The Next Generational Air Transport System Concepts

    Table of Contents Introduction Communications Surveillance Security Automation Navigation Conclusion References Introduction The Next Generational Air Transport System (NGATS) is the most recent modernization project managed by the U.S national airspace system. The operations of the NGATS began in 2007 when Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hinted at improving the goals of using new technologies in…

  • Aviation Organizations and Air Transport Regulations

    Table of Contents Introduction Regulation of Air Transport Passenger and cargo safety Leadership and profitability Sustainability Conclusion Reference Introduction Globalization and the expansion of social, economic, and political activities have necessitated the need to use air transport due to its immense benefits over other modes of transportation. The influx of air passengers and cargo has…

  • Airport Transportation Security After 9/11 Attacks

    Table of Contents Changes after 9/11 Terrorists in the Airport Terrorist Attacks in Depth The Transportation Security Act The TSA Uprise The Mission of the TSA The Budget of the TSA Conclusion References The threat of cargo tampering, terrorist or other illegal use, or criminal attack on the supply chain makes transportation safety a significant…

  • Air Transportation and Its Impact on Supply Chain

    Abstract In this paper, the interrelation between air transportation and the supply chain is discussed to explain the impact the transportation industry may have on logistics. The United States increases costs on the air transportation industry. The goal of the article is to prove that air transportation cost changes may be both negative and positive,…