The Tragedy of Alaska Airlines Flight 261
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An 8 page overview of the problems leading up to the January 2000 crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 and the emergency response that ensued. Because of the site of this emergency response was largely limited to recovery and salvage. The information that they recovered, however, serve as vital information in the prevention of future disasters. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPavEmrg.rtf

The U-2 Military Aircraft (Dragon Lady)
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A 5 page discussion of the U-2 aircraft. The author details the aircraft’s history, specifications (including dimensions and weight), and details of its reconnaissance abilities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPairU2.rtf

The Use of Computer Aided Design Systems (CAD) on Human Factors In Aviation Safety
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This 17 page paper considers the impact that computer aided design has had on safety in the aviation industry with specific attention paid to human error factors. The paper establishes the level of the problem of human error in aircraft accidents and then looks at ways it is helping to minimize human error, with the help given to maintenance, the design of the computer control systems and the design of the aircraft themselves. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEcadaircraft.rtf

The Use of Information Technology at British Airways
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This 5 page paper looks at how British Airways (BA) has made use of IT. The paper examines the past and how it has become a part of the culture and the benefits it has brought. Specific uses are also examined to demonstrate the current status of IT within BA and how it may develop in the future. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEBAitis.rtf

The Use of IP and PKI in Avionics
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This 4 page paper considers an article by Bruce D. Nordwall, regarding the use of Internet Protocol (IP) and public key infrastructure (PKI) for the security and looks at if this is the best way for communication and wireless networks on commercial aircraft to develop. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEipavio.rtf

The Wright Amendment:
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This 9 page paper explores the history of the Wright Amendment, which affects Love Field in Dallas and Southwest Airlines. This paper also discusses the Shelby Amendment, which pertains to this issue. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: GSWright.rtf

The Wright Brothers
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A 9 page paper on the Wright brothers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAwr.rtf

Unions and Their Impact on the Airline Industry:
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This 5 page paper discusses labor unions and their effects on the air transportation industry. Discussion focuses on matters which unions concern themselves with in terms of this industry. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSUnions.rtf

United Air Lines 2003
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An 8 page SWOT analysis of United Air Lines focusing on events current to 1Q2003, several months after United filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. United’s management seems determined to make as many missteps as it can find to make. Exit from the industry is difficult, and analysts believe that the threat of liquidation is low. Liquidation is what United is threatening, however, if a bankruptcy court refuses to negate all of its labor contracts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtUAL2003.rtf

US Airways at Emergence from Chapter 11
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A 4 page paper discussing many of the differences in the US Airways of 2000 and that of the regional leader that emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2003. US Airways’ new regional strategy enables it to focus on sound, solid operations that can lead to growth in the more definite terms of solid business practice rather than merger and acquisition. The current plan that CEO David Siegel has set forth for the company looks much more like a Southwest of a decade ago than just another foundering airline that US Airways was in 2000. Management has used the difficulties at US Airways to restructure the business, build morale for the long term and enable a focus on superlative performance that naturally will lead to opportunities for growth and expansion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtUSairw.rtf

Using a SWOT Analysis for the Current Situation of US Airways
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This is a 7 page paper using the components of a SWOT analysis in regards to US Airways. US Airways similar to other airlines since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, have recorded record losses which have led the company to file for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy however was not meant by the airline to finish the company but as one of the components of their new strategic plan in order to save the company. Using a SWOT analysis which examines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the company shows that US Airways have used their strengths and opportunities within the last year to overcome their weaknesses and external threats. One of their largest strengths is their employee base which has supported the company in its cut-backs in order to preserve the company. The employee support comes from years of US Airways’ commitment to diversity and opportunities for their employees which in turn have turned out to be some of their greatest assets and of utmost importance when rebuilding the company. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJUSAir1.rtf

Valujet Airlines / An Analytical Case Study
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This 8 page paper examines the history, market niche, and organizational structure of ValuJet Airlines-- a company best known for its low cost airfare and frequent problems / crashes ! Issues concerning service, management style, and fiscal outlook are analyzed to provide an in-depth overview of the company's strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Valuejet.doc

Voice Dictation / Synthesis In Aviation
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A 10 page paper that provides a human factors perspective on the use of voice technologies in aviation. The writer supports the use of this technology in reducing pilot error. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Voiceavi.doc

Wage Discrimination in the Airline Industry
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This 4 page paper looks at the way wage discrimination is occurring in the airline industry, why and how it is occurring and what is happening about it. The paper looks at the issues and has an annotated bibliography. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEairdiscrm.rtf

Why the Wright Brothers Were First in Flight
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This 7 page paper looks at controversies surrounding the Wright Brothers claim to be first in flight. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA913orv.rtf