Air Transport Economics ATE

• Explain the economic regulation of air carrier capacity.
• Describe air carrier tariffs different types and characteristics of tariffs, including terms and expressions used by the airline industry.
• Explain methods for establishing tariffs as well as international and national regulatory mechanisms.
• Describe the economic imperatives of air cargo transportation and describe sales methods for air cargo.
• Classify the economic imperatives of air cargo transportation.
• Discuss the four kinds of non-scheduled air services.
• Recognize the regulated commercial aspects of international air transport.
• Outline how various aspects of doing business can potentially impact market access and the effectiveness and profitability of air carriers.
• Describe the impact of internet platforms on airline product distribution and electronic commerce, including computer reservation systems.
• Explain the principles behind best practices of good corporate governance and financial management for airports.

This course caters to professionals working in related field of air transport economics within government and civil aviation authorities; air service negotiators; airline and airport officers and managers with the function of government and regulatory affairs; labour representatives; representatives of international organizations; professionals involved in aviation financing, tourism development and trade; academia; communications media practitioner; and air transport consultants.