* A one-stop source for current developments, cutting-edge planning and managing techniques, new technologies, statistics, trends, and regulatory issues * Expert guidance on airport site selection, design, access, financing, law and regulation, security, capacity, and technological advances * NEW and expanded airspace and air traffic control system coverage * NEW breakout of key Federal Aviation Regulations, Advisory Circulars, forms, etc.
Review quote:
Wells (professor emeritus, aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) and Rodrigues (applied aviation science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) have added new material on today’s ground and air security concerns, changes in systems and regulations, and new maintenance and flight technologies to this fourth edition of a text for students, especially those with a limited background in the subject, enrolled in aviation safety and/or management programs and college or university flight programs. With the introduction of coauthor Rodrigues,the book broadens its field of study to include regulatory information on OSHA, EPA, and TSA.
Table of contents:
Acknowledgements Preface PART I: AIRPORTS AND AIRPORT SYSTEMS Chapter 1: Airports and Airport Systems: An Introduction Chapter 2: Airports and Airport Systems: Organization and Administration Chapter 3: Airports and Airport Systems: A Historical and Legislative Perspective PART II: THE COMPONENTS OF THE AIRPORT Chapter 4: The Airfield Chapter 5: Airspace and Air Traffic Control Chapter 6: Airport Terminals and Ground Access PART III: AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Chapter 7: Airport Operations Management Under FAR Part 139 Chapter 8: Airport Security Chapter 9: Airport Financial Management PART IV: AIRPORT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Chapter 10: The Economic, Political, and Social Role of Airports Chapter 11: Airport Planning Chapter 12: Airport Capacity and Delay Chapter 13: The Future of Airport Management PHONETIC ALPHABET ABBREVIATIONS CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS: 14 CFR-AERONAUTICS AND SPACE, PARTS 1 THROUGH 199 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS: 49 CFR-1500 SERIES: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY REGULATIONS FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 150 SERIES GLOSSARY INDEX
"Excellent and comprehensive." —Bookends "A must-read for students and anyone wanting to learn more about the how and why of airports." —Airliners Extensively revised and updated to reflect post-9/11 changes in the industry, this new edition of the benchmark text and reference in airport planning and management brings aviation students and professionals comprehensive, timely, and authoritative coverage of a challenging field. Airport Planning & Management, by Alexander Wells, Ed.D. and Seth B. Young, Ph.D., is an essential resource for understanding fundamentals, as well as current developments in policy and practice in airport management. Covering planning and managing techniques, new technologies, statistics, trends, and regulatory issues, this is a complete and comprehensive course in airports. Offering expert guidance on airport site selection, design, access, financing, law and regulation, security, capacity, technological advances, and other issues essential to the development and management of airports, Airport Planning & Management brings you a true insider's view of airport decision-making. NEW OR EXPANDED IN THE FIFTH EDITION: * Security Issues * Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Mandates * Post-9/11 Developments * Aviation Improvement and Reform Act * Breakout of FAA Regulations, Advisories, Forms, and More * Airspace and Air Traffic Control Coverage * Financial Planning and Demand Forecasting * Improvements in Planning * Environmental, Noise, and Liability Issues * Technological Improvements, Landside and Airside * Future Trends and Challenges * Information Resources * Review questions for text use or self study
Review quote:
Wells (professor emeritus, aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) and Rodrigues (applied aviation science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) have added new material on today’s ground and air security concerns, changes in systems and regulations, and new maintenance and flight technologies to this fourth edition of a text for students, especially those with a limited background in the subject, enrolled in aviation safety and/or management programs and college or university flight programs. With the introduction of coauthor Rodrigues,the book broadens its field of study to include regulatory information on OSHA, EPA, and TSA.
Table of contents:
Acknowledgements Preface PART I: AIRPORTS AND AIRPORT SYSTEMS Chapter 1: Airports and Airport Systems: An Introduction Chapter 2: Airports and Airport Systems: Organization and Administration Chapter 3: Airports and Airport Systems: A Historical and Legislative Perspective PART II: THE COMPONENTS OF THE AIRPORT Chapter 4: The Airfield Chapter 5: Airspace and Air Traffic Control Chapter 6: Airport Terminals and Ground Access PART III: AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Chapter 7: Airport Operations Management Under FAR Part 139 Chapter 8: Airport Security Chapter 9: Airport Financial Management PART IV: AIRPORT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Chapter 10: The Economic, Political, and Social Role of Airports Chapter 11: Airport Planning Chapter 12: Airport Capacity and Delay Chapter 13: The Future of Airport Management PHONETIC ALPHABET ABBREVIATIONS CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS: 14 CFR-AERONAUTICS AND SPACE, PARTS 1 THROUGH 199 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS: 49 CFR-1500 SERIES: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY REGULATIONS FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 150 SERIES GLOSSARY INDEX
"Excellent and comprehensive." —Bookends "A must-read for students and anyone wanting to learn more about the how and why of airports." —Airliners Extensively revised and updated to reflect post-9/11 changes in the industry, this new edition of the benchmark text and reference in airport planning and management brings aviation students and professionals comprehensive, timely, and authoritative coverage of a challenging field. Airport Planning & Management, by Alexander Wells, Ed.D. and Seth B. Young, Ph.D., is an essential resource for understanding fundamentals, as well as current developments in policy and practice in airport management. Covering planning and managing techniques, new technologies, statistics, trends, and regulatory issues, this is a complete and comprehensive course in airports. Offering expert guidance on airport site selection, design, access, financing, law and regulation, security, capacity, technological advances, and other issues essential to the development and management of airports, Airport Planning & Management brings you a true insider's view of airport decision-making. NEW OR EXPANDED IN THE FIFTH EDITION: * Security Issues * Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Mandates * Post-9/11 Developments * Aviation Improvement and Reform Act * Breakout of FAA Regulations, Advisories, Forms, and More * Airspace and Air Traffic Control Coverage * Financial Planning and Demand Forecasting * Improvements in Planning * Environmental, Noise, and Liability Issues * Technological Improvements, Landside and Airside * Future Trends and Challenges * Information Resources * Review questions for text use or self study