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John Glenn, Jr., 2004.
This paper explores John Glenn?s extraordinary life, which has made him an American icon.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that John Glenn was a much-decorated World War II and the Korean War soldier and combat pilot, a test pilot, the first American to go into orbit, a successful corporate executive, and a four-time elected senator. The author points out that, despite the astonishing range of his achievements, John is a down-to-earth guy and a family man, who has lived a very normal life. The paper concludes that Glenn?s unique legacy consists of the best of small town values, encompassing devotion, courage, integrity, and honor that will remain a source of powerful inspiration in an age when such qualities are very rarely found.
Table of Contents
Birth
Childhood/ Education
Adulthood/Career
Legacy
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"In the wake of Japan?s attack on the Pearl Harbor in 1942, Glenn joined the Naval Aviation Cadet Program and became a Marine pilot. He flew 59 combat missions in the South Pacific during Word War II (1939-45) and another 63 missions during the Korean War (1950-53), having specifically asked to be assigned combat duty. For his record total of 149 successful missions during the two wars, he was decorated a number of times, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross six times."
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Three Fighters, 2003.
A report on three aircraft fighters in the U.S. Air Force, the F/A-18 Hornet, the F-15 Eagle, and the F-4 Phantom.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The United States has a fleet of fighter planes, which makes its air force one of the best in the world. This paper is a summary of facts surrounding the history and capabilities of three of the finest fighters in the U.S. Air Force, namely, the F/A-18 Hornet, the F-4 Phantom, and the F-15 Eagle. The paper includes pictures and diagrams of all three aircraft.
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"The F-15 Eagle has a variety of weaponry; these include everything from 6 barrel cannon with 140 rounds of ammunition to air-to-air missiles. A multimission avionic system sets the F-15 apart from other aircrafts. It includes a head up display, advanced radar, inertial navigation system, instrument landing system, ultra-high frequency communication, flight instruments, and a tactical navigation system."
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The Airline Industry and British Airways, 2004.
An overview of marketing strategies in the airline industry and British Airways.
4,848 words (approx. 19.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 123.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the global airline industry and environmental factors affecting the airlines of today. It examines the marketing practices of airline companies focusing on those of British Airways. It also proposes the development of a marketing plan in order to advise British Airways for future development.
Outline
Introduction
The Airline Industry
EU Enlargement
Industry Factors
Marketing Plan
Positioning
Product
Place
Price
Promotion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Firstly all airlines have to contend with factors in the micro environment. This includes an airline's competitors. Marketers, as well as adapting to the needs of target customers must also position their service strongly against what a competitor has to offer. An airline's pricing strategy and flexibility for example are important factors in determining whether a customer will fly with an airline or its competitor. A recent problem of the major airlines such as BA is the development of low-cost carriers such as RyanAir. They are playing an increasing role in commercial aviation accounting for more than 30 million passengers annually outside the US."
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Air Safety Devices, 2004.
This paper investigates the use of radio altimeters as part of ground proximity warning systems (GPWS) and the way these devices can help avoid controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) incidents, approach, and landing accidents (ALA).
3,005 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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This paper explains that the air travel industry is built on principles which maintain its safety records, including multiple redundant systems, and the ability of the pilot and crew to override the systems if they malfunction. The author points out that ?Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)? is responsible for more than half of all commercial aviation fatalities, making it one of the international aviation community's most pressing safety problems. The paper concludes by proposing a study comparing the accident rate of aircraft with EGPWS systems installed, aircraft with GPWS installed, and aircraft with neither installed.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Controlled Flight into Terrain
Approach and Landing Accidents
Advancements in the GPWS Systems
Minimum Safe Altitude Warning System (MSWA)
Methods and Procedure for the Study
From the Paper
"Non-precision approaches increase levels of risk ?significantly,? said Khatwa. The danger is even higher when pilots have a low exposure to such events. Assuming that accident characteristics can be observed in everyday conditions, the research went on to study correlations between ALAs and data from regular aircraft operations. In addition to the 4,000 normal flights, they considered almost 300 worldwide ALAs, as well as other incidents, using International Civil Aviation Organization statistics. Some 287 fatal ALAs from 1980 to 1996 represented an annual incidence of about 17 events. The researched projected that with increasing levels of air travel, ALA incidents were likely to rise to 23 a year. About 50 percent of all accidents are ALAs, and the most dominant circumstance was controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Almost 75 percent of ALAs involved approaches to airports with no glide slope."
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Human Error in Airlines, 2004.
An analysis of how aviation disasters can be attributed to human error as opposed to mechanical fault.
2,413 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines how, during the early years of aviation, airline accidents were almost always blamed on mechanical fault or weather and how this theory began changing in World War II when the cost of human error proved unacceptable. It looks at how the discipline of human factors has developed as the science of understanding and reducing human error and accidents. It examines the main causes of human error in the aviation industry and analyzes strategies for reducing pilot-error aviation accidents.
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"Human factor specialists have not only researched and compiled data on the number of accidents. They have also established that specific factors will significantly increase the possibility of human error. One of the top reasons in pilot errors is controlled flight in terrain (CFIT). CFIT takes place when a crew unintentionally, and usually without prior awareness, flies an airworthy craft into terrain, obstacles or water. Although this accident can occur during most phases of flight, CFIT more commonly happens during the approach-and-landing phase, which begins when the aircraft descends below 5,000 feet above ground level (AGL) with the intention to conduct an approach and ends when the landing is complete or the flight crew flies the aircraft above 5,000 feet AGL in route to another airport."
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Computers in Space Science, 2004.
A look at the use of computers in the advancement of space technology.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the topic of the use of computers in space science. Specifically, it looks at the roles computers have in current space technology and how they have effected the lives of everyone in the world. It shows how, before large-scale computing was developed, the technologies necessary to design, build, and maintain a space program simply did not exist and how computers have made it possible to explore the moon, stars, and beyond. It also looks at how computer technologies used in space have also created a vast wealth of technologies that have trickled down into everyday living, which include virtual reality technology, advanced computer keyboards, customer service software, and database management systems.
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"Computers play an integral role in the science of space, and without them most of modern space exploration would not be possible. As the NASA report, "Computers at NASA" states, "Since the 1950?s, the computer has been the main tool that has enabled scientists and engineers to visualize the next frontier and then make it a reality" (NASA). NASA employs literally thousands of computers throughout the world to monitor, design, and assimilate space technologies, from the space shuttle, to numerous satellites in orbit around Earth and the various deep space exploration missions. NASA owns the fastest supercomputer in the world -- the Cray Y-MP C90, located at NASA?s Ames Research Center, Mountain View, Calif., and the Cray is just one of many supercomputers online at NASA. "
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The Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster, 2004.
A review of the "Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report" on the space shuttle disaster.
1,216 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper analyzes Chapters 6 and 7 of the "Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report". Specifically, it discusses the issues that surfaceed about NASA and its organization and answers the question: If you were designing a new organization to change the core processes what would be your priorities for change? It examines how the National Air and Space Agency (NASA) ultimately is a business organization, just like any other, and how it faces the same funding issues, internal power struggles, and management concerns that any other business faces.
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"The need for change in the organization is clear, and the priorities need to be established and followed. Clearly, the first priority should be either a general housecleaning in management, or at least a re-evaluation of the current management mission, and how it must contribute to change and safety, rather than deadlines and appearances. The second priority must be communication, because the communication streams are flawed, and it seems some staff are afraid to communicate concerns or problems. It also seems budgetary concerns are also a major issue with NASA. These concerns must be addressed, but they should never come ahead of Shuttle safety, and it seems from the start, they have."
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The Aviation Industry, 2004.
This paper discusses the FAA's specific guidelines and regulations concerning height requirements for structures that may obstruct airways and the winter operation of airports.
985 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that the FAA regulations strive to protect not only air travelers, but also the staff of airlines and airports. The author reports that the height restrictions and regulations are outlined in the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77, which specifies that the FAA regional office should receive a supplemental notice at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of all construction or alterations that require notification by the sponsor to the Administrator. The paper describes that the FAA initiated the Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5200-30A to address Winter Operation of Airports by outlining a number of safety requirements, which include snow, ice, and slush.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Height Restrictions
Winter Operations
Conclusion
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"It is not a requirement for the Administrator to be notified when the construction or alteration ?would be shielded by existing structures of a permanent and substantial character or by natural terrain or topographic features of equal or greater height, and would be located in the congested area of a city, town, or settlement where it is evident beyond all reasonable doubt that the structure so shielded will not adversely affect safety in air navigation." The Administrator does not have to be notified if an antenna structure is not more that 20 feet, unless it effects another antenna structure by increasing its height. Any ?air navigation facility, airport visual approach or landing aid, aircraft arresting device or meteorological device."
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UAL Corporation, 2003.
Provides a financial analysis of the airline company.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 13 sources, $ 47.95
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The paper provides an overview of the finances of this publicly traded company in which employees own 55% of equity stock in the company. It shows United Airlines to be UAL's primary business.
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"UAL Corporation is an airline company. Its primary business is United Airlines. United Airlines is the second largest air passenger carrier on a global basis (Hoover's Online, 2002h)."
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Domestic Airlines, 2003.
Discusses the impact of September 11, 2001.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 9 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses Southwest Airlines, company profitability, its e-business site, how it has the best domestic on-time record, the decision of Southwest not to cut flights or personnel after 9/11, the company philosophy, American West, problems after 9/11, and irregular operations.
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"Southwest Airlines began service in 1971, and has grown to become the fourth largest domestic U. S. airline, flying to 58 cities in 30 states (Southwest.com). Based in Dallas, it operates more than 2,700 flights a day with a fleet of Boeing 737s, and has..."
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Gender Work Issues, 2003.
Examines the lack of female managers in the airline industry.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses the role of women at Delta Airlines and Air France, the concept of the "glass ceiling", data on Air France, how there is only one woman in a senior management position, and data on Delta Airlines.
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"It is apparent that gender inequality in the workplace is not a uniquely American phenomenon. Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner (1998) in their excellent analysis of ..."
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Challenger Case Study: Lessons Learned, 2003.
An overview and analysis of NASA's work culture and the lessons learned from the space shuttle Challenger catastrophe.
1,307 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how, like most tragic or unusual events in history, the 1986 NASA Challenger explosion offers a hindsight perspective of what ?went wrong? and what ?should have been done? to prevent the loss of lives.
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"The United States? government, NASA officials, airspace scientists, engineers, educators, public interest groups, and the media alike, immediately jumped on the band wagon to explain the events that led up to the tragedy. President Reagan initiated an independent commission to investigate all of the parties involved, while NASA, the media, and the scientific community pointed fingers, called names, and ?explained away? with great political finesse the behavior and choices that ultimately led to explosion. Very much like the Salem Witch Hunt Trials, people were questioned and re-questioned concerning their thoughts and actions. Reporters, academicians, social scientists, culturalists, authors, and even, folk song writers, seized the moment to ?glean and explain? the events and the ?lessons learned.? The author, Diane Vaughan, is one of many, who attempted to offer, for a nominal fee of $20+ tax per copy, a ?cultural-contextual? explanation of people?s thoughts and behavior before and after the explosion. Based on the reading of Dr. Vaughan?s book as well as a review of other articles and reports, below is an outline of some of the ?lessons learned? from the Challenger accident."
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Arming Airline Pilots, 2003.
Argues in favor of arming pilots in the cockpit, especially after the events of 9/11.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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Since the horrific events of September 11, 2001, there has been a great deal of debate on whether or not airline pilots should be armed in the cockpit. With the U.S. waging a global war on terrorism, it may be possible that terrorists will retaliate against the U.S., and they may use airliners again. This paper argues in favor of allowing airline pilots to be armed in the cockpit. This paper covers both sides of the argument and presents unbiased views, as well. Quotes from U.S. Congressmen also included in the paper.
From the Paper
"Another argument in favor of arming pilots is that they are, psychologically, among the most highly trained and level-headed professionals in the world. They are accustomed to making critical ? and sometimes life-saving ? decisions in a split second, so arming them would make sense, according to the APSA. In addition, Senator Zell Miller (D-Ga.) strongly supports passing an amendment in favor of pilots carrying guns. Senator Miller believes it is logical to allow pilots to be armed. Senator Miller stated, ?Will someone please explain to me the logic that says we can trust someone with a Boeing 747 in bad weather, but not with a Glock 9 millimeter?? (Sen. Miller, Chicago Tribune)"
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Aviation Marketing Plan, 2003.
This is a sample marketing plan for a hypothetical, newly-set up aviation company in Australia.
3,200 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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Singapore Airlines plans to start up a new business venture, a2, in the Australian domestic aviation market. a2 will introduce Sydney-Melbourne flights in the coming year and link up all major Australian cities by 2006. This paper discusses that the overall marketing goal for a2 is to position itself as the preferred corporate travel airline. The writer provides a thorough marketing plan for the new company including future projections, budgets, costs, competition market and expected profits.
Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 Goal Setting
3 Situation Analysis
3.1 Market overview
3.2 Opportunities and threats
3.3 Strengths and weaknesses
3.4 Issues
4 Strategy Formulation
4.1 Marketing objectives
4.2 Marketing strategies
5 Action Plan
6 Financial Projections
6.1 Assumptions for the first year
6.2 Three-year projections
7 Resource Allocation and Monitoring
7.1 Budget
7.2 Measurement and review
8 References
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"a2?s mission is to benefit Australian consumers and businesses by creating a more competitive environment in the current domestic duopoly aviation market. It aims to succeed by making the best out of its competitive advantages through
? strong financial backing from the parent company;
? highly qualified staff; and
? a continuing commitment in research and development.
a2?s objective lies in the ?product development? quadrant of Ansoff?s matrix (Kotler, 2002). That is, it is offering new flight services to existing markets, as charted below."
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Air Power in the U.S., 2002.
An overview of the development of airpower throughout American history.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 178.95
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This paper is about the revolution of air power in the US. From biplanes and jets to precision guided munitions and finally venturing into space for warfare, the air power worldwide has gone through rapid change and development. Through the World, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars, the US air power has evolved, incorporating the developments around the globe and working on its own to fight the enemy's moral force.
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Aircraft Failure and Human Error, 2002.
A look at the operational safety concerns of flight operations regarding flight crew performance.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 106.95
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This looks at the idea of aircraft failure through human error, aircraft maintenance and also the effects of training has on cabin crew and ground staff. The paper uses information from the NTSB concerning pilot error and looks at how certain aspects of human error have attributed to accidents with the air industry.
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Airline Delays, 2002.
Problems at La Guardia Airport.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This aper traces the history of the airport congestion at La Guardia Airport, explores its causes and discusses recommendations on how to overcome airline delays.
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Singapore International Airlines, 2002.
This paper focuses on the history, growth and expansion of Singapore International Airlines.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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SIA is one of the leading airlines of the world with more than $1 billion in liquid assets and this is happening at a time when all major airlines of the world are reporting heavy losses and some are entirely dependent on bailout packages. The airline has the most sophisticated in-flight services, extraordinary corporate values, pleasant cabin crew, youngest fleet and a success recipe, which others only wish they knew about, all this has resulted in the creation of an airline which has been predicted to emerge stronger from the current economic crisis.
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Flying Merger, 2002.
Merger strategy between Royal Dutch Airlines and British Airways.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten page paper looks at the idea of how British Airways and Royal Dutch Airlines could merge to form a unique partnership. The paper also looks at the business stratagem of British Airways and how economies have affected their costs and profits. The paper also looks at possible changes in logos and how the effect of such changes within the industry would effect the two company's. Overall the paper is in favour of the merger and defends it.
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