A REVIEW OF EXISTING PRACTICES AND THE TOTAL SYSTEM COST APPROACH TO TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT SELECTION

This paper provides some insight into difficulties encountered when a total-system-cost approach is used in selecting transport aircraft size. Included are brief descriptions of the partner relationship (manufacturer, airline, airport) that exists in the air transportation industry, the general process which airlines presently follow in selecting and purchasing aircraft, and the effect of the air industry's outlook for the future on airports and airline terminal problems.

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  • This paper appeared in Transportation Research Circular Number 274, Developments in Aircraft and Airport Compatibility. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
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• Authors:
  • Wilfert, M E
• Publication Date: 1984-4

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 11-13
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Circular
  • Issue Number: 274
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0097-8515

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Airports; Costs; Intermodal terminals; Vehicle size
• Uncontrolled Terms: Selecting
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Design; Finance; Highways; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00385676
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM