Strategic Management in the Aviation Industry

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The aviation industry is in transition. In addition to its cyclic nature, environmental uncertainty has increased since September 11 terrorist attacks, the outbreak of diseases such as SARS have demonstrated the vulnerability of the aviation system. Ongoing deregulation tendencies, the formation of global alliance networks among airlines, the privatization of airports worldwide, and the consolidation of aircraft suppliers are only a few of the changes posing challenges to managers and civil authorities in the industry alike.This book provides a comprehensive overview of current strategic challenges and measures required to meet those challenges in a dynamic industry.Experts from aviation practice and management, in addition to acknowledged scholars contribute to this volume and combine academic expertise with economic and business perspectives in an unprecedented way for the aviation field.The focus is not restricted to passenger airlines. The five parts of the book additionally comprise various chapters on alliance management and formation, strategic issues for air freight carriers and airport companies, as well as impacts the airline industry exerts on its environment. The book combines both concepts and results from recent academic research with applications and case studies from major industry players.Readership includes academics, students in advanced aviation courses, senior aviation professionals in airline, airport and supplier companies and international organizations and governmental agencies