Title: Analyze arrival and departure times.
Course: Aviation Operations Management (20998) > Section: Designing an Airport

Analysis should include establishing the goal of maximizing aircraft use while identifying

- connection times
- number of aircraft needed
- destination city
- time of year
- weather
- number of available jetways.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors affect arrival and departure times at high-traffic airports?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of a hub-and-spoke system?
- What are the benefits and disadvantages of using a single type of aircraft (e.g., Southwest Airlines model)?
- How many hours per day does an aircraft need to fly to maintain profitability?