Why Can't We Make Money in Aviation?
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (936 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0754649113 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 260 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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It details the historical performance of the industry and critically explores the various theories proposed to explain its lack of profitability. Somehow the industry seems to violate the most basic principles of economics and business. The question as to how this is the case and how the industry managed to survive, let alone actually grow and prosper so far, is the subject of this book. In conclusion it offers a prediction on the future of the global airline industry.' --SpeedNews, June 2007'The author accomplishes all he sets out to do: he is interesting, educational and the book is a joy to read. Summarizing the analysis, the book also looks to the future, combining lessons from the past and recommendations regarding the better management of airlines. Udvar-Hazy'Seemingly since the beginning of aviation history there has been discussion and specu
Somehow the industry seems to violate the most basic principles of economics and business. Seemingly since the beginning of aviation history there has been discussion and speculation on the remarkable inability of the industry to generate profits. The failure of aviation, or at least of airlines, to produce a reasonable rate of return on investments has been a fact pondered by many at great length but never satisfactorily understood. Summarizing the analysis, the book also looks to the future, combining lessons from the past and recommendations regarding the better management of airlines. The question as to how this is the case and how the industry managed to survive, let alone actually grow and prosper so far, is the subject of this book. In conclusion it offers a prediction on the future of the global airline industry.. This is even more so the case now, when a number of the world's airlines are bankrupt. It details the historical performance of the industry and critically explores the various theories proposed to explain its lack of profitability
Greatly informative, pointed research As a professional aviation educator I find this work reaches through aviators' zone of curiosity and into their well of essential knowledge regarding their industry. Aviation has always responded to the extreme in general economic cycles; general public recession equals aviation depression. Thi. Not for me Amazon Customer I took this book from the University library (I was a Masters student in Air Transport Management), spent about an hour with it and quickly put it back on the shelf.The title is misleading. It's of no use to anyone involved in academia and is full of out dated notions, strange ideas and general. Definitely Not For Making Money! Izrul Fizal * If you're looking for tips on ways to make money, this is not the book for you.* I just waste my money on this one.* Only good for someone who is related to airline industry.
As Douglas Aircraft Company's Chief Economist and Director of Strategic Planning he was responsible for all economic analyses performed for the company and was the publisher and editor of the annual "Outlook" publications. Prior to joining Douglas, Dr. He is also responsible for supporting customers with studies including traffic forecasts, economic forecasts, statistical analyses, strategic planning and airline indu