Airport Operations Overview:

The most complete and up-to-date guide on the Management and Operation of Airports.

Fully revised for the latest FAA, ICAO, and IATA standards and regulations, Airport Operations, Third Edition, provides proven strategies and best practices for efficiently managing airport functions. This in-depth resource offers a broad perspective on the privatization of air transport worldwide. To reflect the evolution of regulatory guidance, two new chapters have been added to address safety management systems and airport operations control centers. New information on the latest trends, including security, environmental impact control, and emerging technologies, is also included. Authoritative yet accessible, this practical reference is ideal for aviation educators, students, airport personnel, airport planners and designers, and aviation managers at all levels.

Coverage includes:

• The airport as an operational system
• Airport peaks and airline scheduling
• Airport noise control
• Aircraft operating characteristics
• Operational readiness
• Ground handling
• Baggage handling
• Passenger terminal operations
• Airport security
• Cargo operations
• Airport technical services
• Airport aircraft emergencies
• Airport access
• Operational administration
• Airport safety management systems
• Airport operations control centers
• The airport operations manual
• Sustainable development and environmental capacity of airports

Table of contents
Chapter 1. The airport as an operational system
Chapter 2. Airport peaks and airline scheduling
Chapter 3. Environmental impact control
Chapter 4. Aircraft operating characteristics
Chapter 5. Operational readiness
Chapter 6. Ground handling
Chapter 7. Baggage handling
Chapter 8. Passenger terminal operations
Chapter 9. Airport security
Chapter 10. Cargo operations
Chapter 11. Low Cost Carrier Operations
Chapter 12. Operating National Airport Systems
Chapter 13. Airport technical services
Chapter 14. Emergencies
Chapter 15. Airport access
Chapter 16. Operational administration and performance
Chapter 17. Airport safety management systems
Chapter 18. Airport operations control centers
Chapter 19. The operations manual

Authors: Norman Ashford, Pierre Coutu, John Beasley
Published:  October 2012
Hardback, 640 pages