Aeronautics

Commercial aviation is one of the world's biggest industries, yet there are few studies of pilots as social beings and of their place of work, the flight-deck. This book develops a sociological understanding of airline front-line staff and of pilots and their working environment as an important step..

Absent Aviators consolidates a diverse range of issues from a number of authors from Australia, Austria, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Each of the chapters is research-based and aims to present a broad picture of gender issues in aviation, gendered workplaces and so..

Aeromedical Psychology provides the means for a variety of clinicians to carry out sound assessment and selection procedures, perform informed evaluations and make subsequent recommendations regarding flight status and treatment strategies geared to the aviation environment. To facilitate a dynamic ..

'Aerospace Clinical Psychology' provides a blueprint for combining the talents of clinical psychologists with flight surgeons and human factors practitioners to enhance the safety and efficiency of extraordinarily taxed operators...

Aerospace Strategic Trade presents a balanced account of U.S. federal funding for the large commercial aircraft (LCA) sector and redefines the terms of the Airbus/Boeing subsidy debate...

Air traffic and the aviation industry have grown rapidly on the Chinese mainland in the two and a half decades since China's open door policy. Accession to the WTO will further stimulate trade and foreign direct investment (FDI), intensifying the demand for air cargo services. This book provides a s..

Air Transport and the Environment provides an overview of the main issues relating to aviation environmental impacts. It explains the challenge facing policymakers in terms of sustainable development, focusing on the importance of balancing the industry's economic, social and environmental costs and..

This book reviews current trends in the airline industry and its related suppliers, providing an insight into the forces that are changing its dynamics. It examines the factors reshaping the industry's structure with a view to identifying the key issues whose impact will be critical in the future. W..

While the number of large airports in the world is in the hundreds, there are many thousands of smaller airports providing communities all over the globe with vital air links. This book stems from a series of biennial conferences devoted to issues affecting air-transport provision in remoter regions..

Aircraft Command Techniques is a comprehensive examination of the characteristics of the experienced captain. Offering a wealth of practical guidance, it is an ideal platform for pilots or indeed, anyone interested in how leadership and management skills are used to achieve excellence...

This work is about making the transition from co-pilot to airline captain. It is not a guide to the basic skills of flying, but a book about leadership and management. The author presents real-life situations, raises questions, poses options and offers some possible solutions...

The Communication, Navigation and Surveillance systems provide air traffic controllers with the information necessary to ensure the specified separation between aircraft and efficient management of airspace. This book addresses the limitations of radar in various environments and develops a causal m..