2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
AVIA2090 Airline and Airport Operations
10 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr DW Dixon-Hardy
Email: d.w.dixon-hardy@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Module replaces
AVIA2040 Airline and Airport OperationsThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to introduce the topics of airline and airport operations in an aviation context. In particular students should be able to:- understand the basis of airline operations and the structure of the air transportation industry and to make broad, rational assessments of airline procedures;
- develop the ability to analyse practical problems in the air transport and related industries having regard to commercial, technical, regulatory and political constraints;
- understand aspects of airport operations management;
- understand the security issues relating to airport operations and the management of appropriate monitoring, control and mitigation measures.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should have:
1. a knowledge of how airlines and airports interact;
2. an understanding of the internal and external forces that influence the airline industry;
3. the ability to appreciate the function of airline crews;
4. the ability to appreciate how large hub and regional airports operate;
5. the ability to understand the role of the regulator (security etc) in airport operations.
Skills outcomes
P = practiced ACTIVELY, F = formatively assessed, S = Summatively assessed.
SKILL EA2: HOW MANIFESTED: P for example through knowledge of how airports use Key Performance Indicators to monitor security and external contractor operations. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL EA4: HOW MANIFESTED: P by relating how airlines and airports respond to external factors, for example the impact of a national aviation authority grounding an aircraft fleet owing to technical and engineering problems. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL D1: HOW MANIFESTED: P through understanding how airlines and airports operate, provide flights, satisfy passengers and make a profit. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL D2: HOW MANIFESTED: P knowledge of and understanding of what is required by the various aviation regulators. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL D3: HOW MANIFESTED: P use appropriate tools to identify the impact of such occurrences and/or explain and show what the effect is for example the impact of fuel hedging on fuel cost and he effect of critical aviation incidents. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments.
SKILL D4: HOW MANIFESTED: P through demonstration of appropriate choices in how to deal with critical aviation issues such as flight crew incapacitation, medical emergencies etc. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments.
SKILL ELSEE 1: HOW MANIFESTED: P All aspects of aviation require a very high standard of professional and ethical conduct and these will be addressed throughout the module where appropriate. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments.
SKILL ELSEE 2: HOW MANIFESTED: P through use of aviation industry practices and S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL ELSEE 3: HOW MANIFESTED: P evidenced though how airports and airlines deal with passenger and route growth forecasts along with compliance with the regulators. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL ELSEE 4: HOW MANIFESTED: very definitely P as aviation must demonstrate it is operating as sustainable as possible give forecasts for growth and its impact on climate change. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL EP1: HOW MANIFESTED: P for example how the use of new operational procedures on flow control by air traffic control can increase runway utilisation and what future measure are under development to actually vary flight parameters in real time. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL EP2: HOW MANIFESTED: S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination where they are relevant.
SKILL EP5: HOW MANIFESTED: P understanding the role of the aviation regulators. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
SKILL EP6: HOW MANIFESTED: P Standard Operating Procedures and regulator requirements feature extensively in Aviation and demonstration of how these apply in P understanding the role of the aviation regulators . S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination is required.
SKILL EP8: HOW MANIFESTED: P unfortunately every flight has to be ready to deal with technical uncertainty and the procedures to deal with these are discussed. P understanding the role of the aviation regulators. S reporting of such knowledge in the 2 coursework assignments and examination.
Syllabus
AIRLINE OPERATIONS
The structure of the air transportation industry;
Basic airline economics, demands, route schedules, customer complaints;
Costs and costing of airline fares, pricing policies, yield management;
Air cargo and shipping of infectious substances;
The regulation of international air transport;
Non-economic regulations;
The role of ICAO, EASA and the CAA;
Crew rostering practices and training;
Emergency procedures including medical decisions;
Dangerous goods;
Aircraft towing procedures and ramp services;
Flight operational procedures;
Flight planning and fuel policies.
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Airports as operational systems; the UK national airport system; airport management and operational structures;
Operational administration and performance; assessment of management performance;
Ground handling; baggage handling; passenger terminal operations;
Cargo operations; airport technical services;
Airport aircraft emergencies; emergency procedures; crisis management; airport security;
Baggage search procedures;
Biometric use in aviation;
Airport CCTV;
Aviation security.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Fieldwork | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 78.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Review of lecture notes each weekUse of recommended on-line and literature resources to support lecture material
Preparation for site visits (where possible)
Further reading on case studies
Directed reading of recommended texts and on-line resources to support lecture material
Revision for written examination
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
2 x 2000 word essaysMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | Aviation Fuel Price Essay (2000 words) | 20.00 |
| Essay | Aviation Security Essay (2000 words) | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 hr | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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