Spatial and commercial evolution of aviation networks: a case study in mainland Portugal

This paper applies network analysis to study the evolution of aviation networks. It takes a different approach from previous research that usually only explores airline networks. The aviation network of the airports of Lisbon, Faro and Porto, is modeled using the supply of seats and the passenger demand between 2001 and 2010. This analysis is complemented with a study of the commercial evolution of the three airports. It is noticeable the impact of low-cost carriers in the evolution of the configuration of the network over time. A de-concentration effect is also shown to occur, due to the interaction between airport and airline decisions that favor network development. The results of the analysis highlight how critical it has become for airport managers to assess and satisfy the real requirements of the different types of airlines, in order to reduce uncertainty and increase traffic.

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  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0966692312001238
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
• Authors:
  • Jimenez, Edgar
  • Claro, Joao
  • de Sousa, Jorge Pinho
• Publication Date: 2012-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 383-395
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transport Geography
  • Volume: 24
  • Issue Number: 0
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0966-6923
  • Serial URL: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jtrangeo

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airlines; Airport traffic; Airports; Case studies; Network analysis (Planning); Networks; Spatial analysis
• Geographic Terms: Portugal
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01450853
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 2012 5:04PM