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Japan Airlines - The Crash of Flight 123, 2004.
This paper serves as a report detailing the air disaster involving Japan Airlines Flight number 123.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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In this article the writer discusses the air disaster involving Japan Airlines Flight 123, which crashed in 1985. The writer examines details of the Boeing flight, including intended flight path and plane information. Further, the writer provides a detailed analysis of the causes of the crash. In this paper, the findings of various federal organizations are also included.
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"The last minutes of Japan Airlines Flight 123 from Tokyo have been the subject of intense debate since the Boeing crashed on August 1985. It remains to date the worst single plane air crash in history. Twelve minutes into a domestic run from Haneda Airport Tokyo to Osaka Flight 123 experienced every pilot and passenger's nightmare: a total loss of hydraulic pressure, as well as tail control, surfaces which rendered the piloting controls useless. The plane was out of control ... "
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Helicopters, 2004.
This paper studies the impact of helicopters on modern life.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This article examines the impact made by the helicopter on modern life. The writer explains that helicopters have revolutionized a number of areas of modern life. The writer discusses the use of helicopters related to the way in which people drive to the way. The writer looks at helicopters in the treatment of heart-attack victims. In this paper, the writer also looks at the way that helicopters have influenced the way in which wars are fought.
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Boeing, 2004.
Discusses the environmental impact of Boeing.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the environmental impact of the aircraft manufacturing company, Boeing. Boeing's record as a major polluter in the Pacific Northwest and its hazardous waste disposal process are discussed, as well as the importance of the company to the economy of the Northwest. The paper looks at the company's proactive stance on pollution.
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Southwest Airlines, 2004.
Examines Southwest Airlines' strengths, weaknesses, financial ratios.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper is about Southwest Airlines. The paper includes information about the company's internal strengths, internal weaknesses, financial ratios, and a 10 year score card. It provides graphs comparing major competitors and industry revenue and income.
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"Southwest Airlines Co is a domestic airline that provides predominantly short haul high frequency point-to-point low-fare passenger airline service in the United States. Southwest has a number of internal strengths. One of the most important of these internal strengths is its market position. Southwest is the largest airline in the United States based on total passengers and total passenger miles flown. This market position means that Southwest is the preferred carrier for many passengers. It is sometimes difficult for so-called no-frills airlines to ..."
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Accounting Project, 2004.
A look at the financial health of American domestic airline company, Southwest Airlines.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This accounting paper analyzes and comments on the financial health of Southwest Airlines. It comments on earnings per share, its overall financial position, its capital structure and leverage, the short-term and long-term strategy of the company. The paper also presents an evaluation of the company's overall value.
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"Southwest Airlines Co. is a domestic airline that provides predominantly short, haul high frequency, point-to-point, low-fare passenger airline service in the United States. Southwest Airlines has a number of internal strengths. Southwest is the largest airline in the United States based on total passengers and total passenger miles flown. Whatever Southwest may lack in amenities for frequent business travelers, it makes up in lower fares, convenient schedules and direct or point to point travel itineraries. An article in marketing suggests that there is likely..."
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Airbus A380, 2004.
A discussion of the new super-jumbo airliner from Airbus the A380.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the potential impact that Airbus' new super-jumbo airliner, the A380, may have on the airline transportation industry.
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The Airbus A380 basically represents the different view of the future in international air travel held by Airbus and Boeing. The Airbus A380 represents the first full tripe-decked super jumbo-jet as well as the first true competitor to the Boeing. Airbus critics have argued that neither airport runways and facilities or the aviation industry is ready for the jumbo airline whose biggest model will carry passengers in three classes. This analysis will discuss the impact this new breed of airliner will..."
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Space Dominance, 2005.
An analysis of the new emphasis on space dominance in U S military policy.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the new emphasis placed on space dominance by the U.S. military policy, as explained by Chalmers Johnson in "The Sorrows of Empire". The paper also looks at the politics of the Bush Administration in the post 9/11 era and how this affects U.S. space policy.
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"In his review of Chalmers Johnson's "The Sorrows of Empire", Erik Riker Coleman maintains that, from the author's perspective, the policies pursued by the Bush administration in the aftermath of the attacks were a radical ramping-up of the imperial project both abroad and at home. This radical project aimed at total military dominance, includes billions in expenditures aimed at reinforcing and expanding the massive space capability of the U.S. In an unapologetic and strident manner the U S aims to achieve total space domination in..."
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Marketing Management, 2004.
This paper discusses marketing as applied to the airline industry.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper describes the airlines industry. The paper discusses marketing tools such as market demand, market potential, sales forecasting, diversification and expansion. The paper reviews concepts of population growth and the use of Ansoff's model for predicting growth.
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"According to Sandra Arnoult in "Air Transport World", at a recent meeting of the European Regions Airlines Association in Vienna, the attendees expressed optimism about the future of European Airlines. Guest speakers suggested that airlines should be pleased with the progress already made. Arnoult lists the following facts as contributing to increased efficiencies. More passengers are traveling on fewer flights. Airlines have reduced operating costs and improved efficiencies by cutting less profitable routes and concentrating on more profitable routes. The industry is leaner and mergers have ..."
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The Challenger Disaster, 2004.
This paper discusses the decision-making and ethics involved behind the Challenger disaster.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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In this article, the writer discusses why the space shuttle Challenger exploded. The writer maintains that the reasons behind the Challenger disaster include poor decision-making, ethical lapses and communication problems. This paper addresses these issues and makes recommendations.
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"Why did the space shuttle Challenger explode? Many people assume it was because of poorly-functioning O rings on the booster rocket. However those O rings didn't send that ship up on a cold winter's morn. People did. When the space shuttle Challenger exploded, speculation about the cause of the disaster was frenzied. The last thing anyone wanted to believe was that the tragedy could be the result of willful human negligence. However, extensive evidence supporting ...."
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Aspects of British Law, 2004.
In this paper a hypothetical case of injury claims from an airline accident are examined.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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In this article, the writer discusses a hypothetical case of injury claims from an airline accident. The writer discusses the matter of compensation and examines whether or not passengers can obtain compensation from the airline and the owner, especially when the passengers hear that the company may not be solvent.
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"The hypothetical case of the crash of an Asian Airlines due to pilot error in Hong Kong presents an interesting challenge from the point of view of lawyers representing the passengers. The purpose of this paper is to advise the passengers as to whether or not they can obtain compensation from both Asian Airlines and Asian's owner Best Travel Ltd., especially when they hear that Asian may not be solvent. It is clear that Asian, as operator of the airline and airplane in question at ... "
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Aviation, 2004.
This paper explores errors made in aircraft maintenance.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses how and why errors are made in aircraft maintenance and how they can be prevented. The author stresses the need for teamwork and checks and balances. The paper reviews aircraft safety procedures.
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"As in any highly complex system, errors occur in aircraft maintenance operations. However, unlike most work performed by professional mechanics, failure to perform aircraft maintenance properly can place human lives at risk. Workers can never eliminate risk, but proper procedures performed by competent well trained and well-equipped maintenance personnel can reduce these risks significantly. Errors can easily occur when maintenance responsibilities fall on one person. Safety assurance should rely on a qualified team of technicians instead of one person. In other word, when only one person ..."
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Deliberate Pilot Error, 2004.
This paper examines some of the reasons why pilots take deliberate actions to ground their plane.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the pilots do endanger themselves, passengers, and the craft by deliberate actions. The author points out instances in which a pilot may misdirect an aircraft.
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"This paper examines some of the reasons why pilots take deliberate actions to ground their planes thereby endangering themselves any passengers and the craft. When we hear about the grounding of an airplane ,we are likely to think first about mechanical problems with the aircraft or adverse weather conditions or in our post era about sabotage. However, there are also instances in which a pilot while in control of the aircraft experiences excluding situations such as when a pilot accidentally presses a lever because he or she ..."
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Hugh L. Dryden, 2003.
This paper discusses the aviation and space career of Hugh L. Dryden.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper is a critical review of a NASA monograph including an overview of Hugh L. Dryden's life and career in aviation and space. The author points out his accomplishments. The paper reviews the technology, ethical issues and social problems raised by the monograph.
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"This page monograph available from NASA details the life and career primarily the career of Hugh Dryden Dryden was a precocious scientist who earned a Ph. D. from Johns Hopkins at ..."
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British Airways, 2005.
A discussion on British Airways and the airline industry.
3,220 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper considers the globalization of and relationships within British Airways. It explores the international strategic challenges the company faces in the financial sector. The paper offers an overview of the airline industry of British Airway's position in the industry. The author also includes schematic representation.
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"The airline industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world with some governments actively subsidizing their nation's air carriers and other government ..."
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Airline Cargo, 2006.
A discussion on the profitability of cargo contribution for airlines
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the profitability of cargo contribution for airlines. It includes the factors that can impact increased profitability such as hidden costs and containerization of air cargo shipments.
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"For most airlines cargo contribution represents the difference between profit and loss. As Murray Smyth, Sabre Airline Solutions' vice president for Europe the Middle East and Africa, puts it, cargo is an increasingly important element ..."
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Airline Security, 2003.
A discussion on airline security post the 9/11 attack.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the measures taken to deal with airline security following the 9/11 attack and highlights their limitations and effectivity. It examines the airport screening process and the problem of balancing security with costs.
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"The terrorist attack of September led to a great increase in concern about airline safety and security with regard to terrorism. That airline passengers and crew were at some risk from ..."
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UFOs, 2005.
A discussion of substantial evidence of the existence of UFOs.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper analyzes the substantial evidence that UFOs exists and may very well be more than the stuff of science fiction films. The paper includes information on Roswell, CIA documentation and federal legislation pertaining to UFOs.
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Strategy and Marketing Mix for BA, 2003.
Examines the strategic situation at British Airways.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper briefly examines the strategic situation at British Airways, including SWOT and Porter's, and offers recommendations for the company's marketing mix. It includes an executive summary. Many strategic areas are lightly touched with the most in-depth analysis applied to the marketing mix.
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"British Airways is relatively healthy from a financial standpoint relative to other companies in the air transport industry and it has positioned itself as a premium service provider ..."
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Delta Airlines, 2005.
A quantitative analysis of financial statements 2004-2002 of Delta Airlines.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper presents a quantitative analysis of financial statements 2004-2002 for Delta Airlines. The paper presents a financial ratio analysis, a cash flow analysis and a common size balance sheet analysis. The paper looks at revenue and profit trends and includes several tables.
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"This report analyses the financial statements of Delta Airlines Inc. Included in the analyses are the company's financial statements for ther eporting years ending ..."
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