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C/B/4387. Airline management: an evaluation of predatory pricing and airline alliances

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2050
DATE:
2012
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This paper focuses on airline management and aims to answer two questions. The first question is “Evaluate whether matching a competitor’s fare is rational and appropriate behaviour in a free market and is in the consumer’s interest (predatory pricing)”. The second is “Discuss the view that airline alliances are the inevitable consequence of an industry that is not allowed to consolidate according to normal market forces”.

 

KEYWORDS: Airline management, competitors, predatory pricing, free market!,

 

C/M/2482. Dissertation. An investigation into the importance of branding and brand loyalty in the airline industry. Case study British Airways.

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17900
DATE:
2012
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179.99 GBP

This dissertation looks at the importance of branding and brand loyalty in the airline industry, and uses British Airways (BA) as a case study. The study begins by identifying the background to the study, and to the case study. The dissertation aims to answer the following questions, “How effective has BA been in developing its brand” and “How has this brand development impacted upon the customer-brand relationship and their loyalty to the airline”? The review of literature discusses a wide range of topics, including product strategy, brand identity at BA, branding at BA, benefits of brand loyalty, and product levels. After the review of literature has been completed, the study then identifies all of the aspects regarding the research methodology. The study then analyses all of the data collected, and discusses the findings in detail.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, branding, brand loyalty, airline industry, British Airways, BA, customer-brand relationship, product strategy, brand identity!,

 

C/HR/1213. Dissertation. A critical examination of selection and recruitment processes carried out in the aviation industry. Case study BAA

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15100
DATE:
2012
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159.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on recruitment in reference to the BAA, and begins by providing background information on the airplane organisation. The study aims to Identify the various selection and recruitment approaches followed at BAA and to explore the various employee retention strategies existing at BAA such as appraisals and rewards among others. The review of literature examines the concept of selection and recruitment, as well as general human resource issues in the aviation industry. The methodology is then discussed, and the study outlines the data collection methods as well as the ethical considerations. The dissertation then highlights the findings, and concludes with recommendations, an evaluation of the limitations of the study, and the scope for future research.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, recruitment, BAA, airplane, aviation industry, selection, retention!,

 

C/B/4359. Global alliances in airline industry

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2900
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the development of national airline industries in the UK, Europe and the USA examining the emergence of global alliances within the industry. Factors influencing airlines’ globalization are considered highlighting related concerns and benefits. The future of global alliances is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Global alliances, airline industry,

 

C/B/4313. Why do airlines charge for baggage

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1800
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper aims to identify the reasons why airlines charge for baggage. The paper also aims to examine how strategic management accounting (SMA) applied to this topic. The four different elements of cost that relate to baggage are assessed, and the paper outlines the reasons why SMA has been chosen. The strategies that different airlines use are discussed, like Southwest airlines and Ryanair. The paper identifies the different options that may make airlines charge for baggage.

 

KEYWORDS: Baggage, airline, strategic management accounting, SMA, Southwest airlines, Ryanair,

 

S/B/647. CSR reporting in the aviation industry

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5600
DATE:
2011
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59.99 GBP

This paper presents a report on the aviation industry, and begins by discussing corporate social responsibility (CSR). The current and future issues that the aviation industry faces is discussed in detail in reference to economic, environmental, and social aspects. CSR reporting is discussed in relation to a number of airlines, some of which include Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, and Pakistan International Airlines. After this analysis is carried out, the paper then provides recommendations and conclusions.

 

KEYWORDS: Corporate Social Responsibility, aviation industry, CSR, CSR reporting, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Pakistan International Airlines,

 

C/F/1273. Examination of the future of Bournemouth airport

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2200
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the future of Bournemouth airport, and begins by discussing forecasting and growth. The ways in which the impacts of growth can be managed are discussed, and the economic benefits of growth are also examined. The impact that climate has on the aviation industry is discussed as well as the way in which these impacts can be managed. The vision, mission statement and key stakeholders of the organisation are examined, and the paper discussed demand and supply in context in Bournemouth airport. The aims of the Bournemouth master plan are outlined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Bournemouth airport, forecasting, vision, mission statement!,

 

C/E/780. An examination of economies of scale in the airline industry

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1650
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines economies of scale in reference to the airline industry, and begins by introducing information on the topic. Issues relating to purchasing, management, marketing, and technology are all assessed in reference to the airline industry.

 

KEYWORDS: economies of scale, airline industry, purchasing, management, marketing, technology,

 

C/F/1264. An examination of the impact of low cost airlines on the European Airline Industry

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2650
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the European Airline Industry, and assesses the impact of low cost airlines on the industry. The paper begins by providing information on the background to the industry, and follows by evaluating deregulation and liberalisation. The operational and product features related to low cost strategies are discussed before the paper evaluates low cost airports for low cost airlines. The impact that low cost airlines have on the industry are assessed, and the paper then looks at consolidation and implementation issues. Competition in the industry is discussed and the financial performance of Ryanair, British Airways, and the Lufthansa Group are all examined. Social benefits and tourism related aspects concerning low cost airlines are evaluated before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: European Airline Industry, low cost airlines, deregulation, liberalisation, operational features, product features, low cost strategies, consolidation, implementation, Competition, financial performance, Ryanair, British Airways, Lufthansa Group, tourism.,

 

C/B/4111. Proposal. Global Airline Alliances and IATA

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1900
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into alliance practices used by global airline companies discussing the role of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the world airline industry. Literature is reviewed on strategic alliances within the global airline industry and the background of IATA. The aims and objectives of the research are formulated, its methodology is described, the possible contribution of the research is estimated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Global Airline Alliances, International Air Transport Association, IATA,

 

S/B/635. The Analysis of the Airline Industry in China and India

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3900
DATE:
2010
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This paper analyses the airline industry in China and India, and begins by discussing the aim of the report. Each country is assessed individually through use of PEST and Porters five forces analyses. This is then followed by a comparison of both China and India.

 

KEYWORDS: Airline industry, China, India, PEST, Porters five forces,

 

C/B/3913. An examination of the Boeing 757-200

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1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the Boeing 757-200and answers four questions. The first question examines the old Boeing 757-200, and assesses the reasons why it offers a better financial result than the smaller Boeing 737 models. The second question is “What could be the effects of significantly higher fuel prices on the overall result?” The third question asks “What could be the effects of a higher annual utilisation in terms of block hours on the overall result- particularly if the new 737s could operate more hours than the older 737-200?” The final question is “What other factors might work against the 757-200 in the longer term?”

 

KEYWORDS: Westminster Airlines, fleet plan, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737, fuel prices!,

 

C/M/2132. Proposal. Examination of aviation risk management

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900
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This proposal presents the outline for a study on aviation risk management and discuses how safety can be achieved. The study aims to review the “human dimension” of the safety and management risks being faced by the British Aviation Industry, to review the historical and current responses to these risks and their implications for periodic change in engineering and regulatory codes as they pertain to the UK aviation industry, to compare the UK and EU aviation safety management regimes with those of transatlantic regimes like the US in terms of the crew conditions and HRM practices, and to evaluate the risk and safety management strategies of the major Airlines in the UK industry in the light of the TQM model as they relate to alleviating employee behavior and satisfaction. The paper then highlights aspects of the proposed literature review, methodology, and findings section of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, aviation, risk management, safety, British Aviation Industry, engineering, safety management regimes, TQM model,

 

C/B/3813. Strategic analysis of Singapore Airlines

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3100
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper reports on the strategy of Singapore Airlines (SIA) looking ay their history and background, analysing the company’s success factors, and conducting strategic analysis of SIA along the lines of Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL models. Recent trends in the airlines industry are discussed suggesting recommendations about SIA customer service.

 

KEYWORDS: Airlines Industry, Porter’s Five Forces, PESTEL, Singapore Airlines, SIA,

 

C/M/2115. Strategic management at fractional jet companies

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1150
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the shift from conventional commercial flight scheduling services to fractional ownerships. The issues faced by fractional jet companies’ management are examined along the lines of customer relationship management (CRM), operations management, financial and managerial accounting, human resource management (HRM), and sales and marketing management.

 

KEYWORDS: fractional jet companies, aviation industry,

 

C/B/3804. EasyJet: acquisition of GO Airline and strategic analysis

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2550
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper analyses the performance of the European low-cost airline EasyJet reporting on their acquisition of GO Airline, outlining advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the airline industry, and arguing the benefits of the M&A for EasyJet. The company’s strategic analysis is conducted using the models of PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT and Ansoff matrix. Recommendations are suggested on the basis of the analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: M&A, mergers and acquisitions, EasyJet, GO Airline, PESTEL, Porter’s 5 Forces, SWOT, Ansoff matrix, airline industry,

 

C/B/3795. Strategic analysis of Easy Jet

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2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the strategic performance of Easy Jet within the low-cost airline industry in Europe. Analysis of the company is conducted using the models of PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces. Factors that influence transformations within the industry are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic analysis, Easy Jet, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces!,

 

C/B/3761. Competitive advantage and the resource based view in the aero engine industry

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2400
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper discusses competitive advantage in the aero-engine industry, and looks specifically at the resource based view (RBV). The paper defines RBV, and outlines factors regarding the VRIO framework. Achieving competitive advantage and RBV is discussed, and the paper then introduces the case study industry. RBV and Porter’s Value Chain strategy is assessed with the aero-engine market, and the paper summarises all of the points raised.

 

KEYWORDS: Competitive advantage, aero-engine industry, resource based view, RBV, VRIO!,

 

C/B/3603. PESTLE analysis of the airline industry

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1550
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper focuses on the issues facing the airline industry. The study aims to examine whether a firm within the industry has to adapt to specific environments and whether an industry can be defined as “a set of firms providing similar products or services using similar technologies and selling to a similar market”. This is done through a detailed PESTEL analysis, and a discussion follows this.

 

KEYWORDS: Airline industry, strategies, PESTLE, PEST!,

 

C/M/1901. Overview of the prescriptive and descriptive schools of strategy

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3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper discusses the prescriptive and descriptive schools of strategy. The paper begins by providing the background to the word strategy, and follows this by providing an overview of both schools. The paper then provides a discussion regarding Mintzberg’s ten schools of strategy, which derive from the prescriptive and descriptive schools of strategy. The ten schools are the Design School, Planning School, Positioning School, Entrepreneurial School, Cognitive School, Learning School, Power/Political School, Cultural School, Environmental School, and Configuration School, all of which are described. Strategic management in the airline industry is then examined, and the paper assesses the implications of the prescriptive and descriptive schools in regards to Whittington’s approach. Conclusions are made regarding the schools discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Prescriptive school, descriptive school, strategy, Mintzberg ten schools of strategy, Design School, Planning School, Positioning School, Entrepreneurial School, Cognitive School, Learning School, Power/Political School, Cultural School, Environmental School, Configuration School, airline industry, Whittington’s approach,

 

C/B/3385. Review. Examination of three articles on fuel price volatility and foreign exchange risk

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2300
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper critically evaluates three articles on fuel price volatility and foreign exchange risk. The articles are “Financial risk exposures in the Airline Industry: Evidence from Australia and New Zealand” by G.F Loudon, “Exchange Rate Exposure Among European Firms: Evidence From France, Germany and the UK” by W. Rees and S. Unni, and “Does Fuel Hedging Make Economic Sense? The Case of the US Airline Industry” by D.A. Carter, D.A. Rogers and B.J. Simkins. Each evaluation follows the same and discusses the background, research question, and contribution. The methodological approach, answers to the research question, and the success of the articles are all discussed. The paper assesses what the results say about the real world and whether firms can apply them. this paper does not contain a reference list.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, fuel price volatility, Financial risk exposures in the Airline Industry: Evidence from Australia and New Zealand, Exchange Rate Exposure Among European Firms: Evidence From France, Germany and the UK, Does Fuel Hedging Make Economic Sense? The Case of the US Airline Industry!,

 

C/M/1877. Dissertation. Risk management in the airline industry. Case studies British Airways and Ryanair

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9950
ADD-ONS:
Dissertation workings
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

This dissertation discusses risk management in the airline industry, and compares British Airways and Ryanair. The study begins by introducing the topic of risk management and the aims of the paper. The review of literature focuses on topics like the relationship between risk management and firm value, jet fuel hedging, currency hedge, and airlines tax management. Data regarding both companies are then provided. The methodology section is very detailed, and gives case study analysis as the main form of data collection. The findings section provides the results and analysis regarding fuel price hedge, currency hedge, and tax management. These are all related to the two case studies. Conclusions are made regarding British Airways and Ryanair’s exposure to risk.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, risk management, airline industry, British Airways, Ryanair, jet fuel hedging, currency hedge, tax management,

 

C/M/1866. Chaos in the Skies: Airline Industry Pre and Post 9/11

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3300
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the pre and post 9/11 situation that led to the bankruptcy of many airlines. The attractiveness of the industry before and after the attack is evaluated, strategic analysis of the industry is performed using SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter’s Five Forces models. Measures are considered that could be taken by airlines to prevent damages from similar events in the future.

 

KEYWORDS: Airline Industry, Pre and Post 9/11, SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces,

 

C/B/3323. Is the aeroplane an innovation or invention?

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1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper concentrates on the history of the aeroplane, and focuses on before the invention of the ‘flying machine’ by the Wright brothers. The paper aims to assess whether the aeroplane is an invention or innovation. The paper starts with a discussion regarding humans desire to fly and this is followed by a discussion regarding aircraft in wars. The paper discusses the technological advancements in aviation, the building of airports, and helicopters. The paper concludes by suggesting whether the aeroplane is in fact an invention or an innovation.

 

KEYWORDS: Aeroplane, invention, innovation, Wright brothers, flying machine, war, aviation, airports, helicopters,

 

C/B/3215. Is a transatlantic flight safe with two engines?

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1450
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper aims to assess whether a two-engine jet (twinjet) is a viable aircraft compared to the three engine jet, in relation to transatlantic flights. The paper begins by discussing Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and Standard and Recommended Practice (SARP). This is followed by an examination of the assumptions regarding the success rates of twin engine jets. The characteristics of three and two engine jets are examined, and the paper concludes by assessing how viable it is to send a two engine jet on transatlantic flights.

 

KEYWORDS: two-engine jet, twinjet, aircraft, transatlantic flights, Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards, ETOPS, International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, Standard and Recommended Practice, SARP!,