A STUDY OF COMMUTER AIR SERVICE

A regionally oriented overview of the commuter air service industry is provided. A framework for an eventual assessment of potential technology directions that may be of benefit to the industry is presented. Data are provided on the industry's market characteristics, service patterns, patronage characteristics, aircraft and airport needs, economic characteristics and institutional issues. Using personal interview and literature survey methods, investigation of a considerable cross-section of the industry was made.

• Corporate Authors:

  Aerospace Corporation

  2350 East El Sequdo Boulevard
  El Sequndo, CA  United States  90245
• Authors:
  • BELINA, F W
  • Bush, L R
• Publication Date: 1977-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 100 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air transportation; Aircraft industry; Airport planning; Benefit cost analysis; Commuter airlines; Cost effectiveness; Data analysis; Ground handling; Market research; Mathematical analysis; Passengers; Ridership; Technology assessment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ground support equipment
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Finance; Passenger Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00166668
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: NASA-CR-152005
• Contract Numbers: NAS2-9380
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 29 1978 12:00AM