Fleet Composition of Commercial Jet Aircraft 1952-2005: Developments in Uniformity and Scale

The fleet composition of an airline is important in determining its costs and operational performance. This composition can be measured using numerical values. An index for measuring fleet uniformity is available, and a structured way of measuring fleet scale is introduced here. The history of all jet aircraft operated by commercial passenger or cargo airlines world-wide is analyzed both in general terms and using these measures. The analysis shows that uniformity in airline fleets has been steadily decreasing, while their scale has been steadily increasing.

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  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VGP-4MHPHGH-1/2/78a86e4c741dec5096fee6d958199dbe
• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier.
• Authors:
  • Kilpi, Jani
• Publication Date: 2007-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 81-89
• Serial:
  • Journal of Air Transport Management
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0969-6997
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09696997

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airlines; Civil aircraft; Civil aviation; Indexes (Information management); Jet propelled aircraft; Operating costs; Standardization
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft fleets; Fleet composition; Operational performance; Scale
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01046902
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 25 2007 1:48PM