Syllabus
Unit 1
Introduction: History of Aviation- Development of Air transportation in India SWOT analysis in Airline Industry-Market potential of Indian Airline Industry—Current Trends & challenges in Airline Industry-The role of IATA & ICAO in Global Aviation Industry; Airport codes
Airport Operations: Components of Airport-Operational area and Terminal- Airport Operations-Airport Functions- Organizational structure of Airline and Airports Sectors-Airport Authorities-Global and Indian scenario of Airport management – DGCA –AAI; Airport Planning & Design – Environmental Impact
Unit 2
Design & Planning: International Trends-Emerging Indian scenario-PPP- Public Private Participation in Indian Airports- Environmental Regulations-Private participation in international developments-Environment Regulations-Regulatory Issues-Meteorological services for Aviation-Airport fees, rates, and charges
Airline Operations: Airline Terminal Management-Flight Information Counter/Reservation and Ticketing-Check In- Customs and Immigration formalities -Security Clearance-Baggage Handling – Unaccompanied minors and Disabled/Stretchered Passengers- Human Remains– Services for CIP, VIP & VVIP-Coordination of Supporting Agencies/Departments.
Unit 3
Logistics and air cargo management: Concept of Logistics- Role of Ware Housing-trend in material handling-Global Supply Chain-Quality concept and Total Quality Management-improving Logistic Performance-Air Cargo Concept- Cargo Handling-Booking of Perishable Cargo and Live Animals- Industry Relation-Type of Air Cargo-Air Cargo Tariff, ratios and Charges-Airway Bill, Function, Purpose.
Objectives and Outcomes
Objectives
To introduce students to basic elements of Airport Management.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understand the historical evolution and current trend of the various elements of airport operation.
CO2: Gain exposure to environmental concerns related to airport operations.
CO3: Understand airline operations.
CO4: Appreciate role of logistics in airport management.
CO-PO Mapping
| PO/PSO |
PO1 |
PO2 |
PO3 |
PO4 |
PO5 |
PO6 |
PO7 |
PO8 |
PO9 |
PO10 |
PO11 |
PO12 |
PSO1 |
PSO2 |
PSO3 |
| CO |
| CO1 |
– |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
3 |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
| CO2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
2 |
– |
– |
3 |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
| CO3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
3 |
1 |
– |
– |
3 |
| CO4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
3 |
1 |
– |
– |
3 |
Evaluation Pattern
Evaluation Pattern
| Assessment |
Internal |
End Semester |
| Midterm Exam |
30 |
|
| *Continuous Assessment (CA) |
30 |
|
| End Semester |
|
40 |
*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Report
Text Books / References
Wells.A, “Airport Planning and Management,” 4th edition, McGraw-hill, London, 2000.
Alexander T.Well, Seth Young, “Principles of Airport Management,” McGraw Hill 2003
