AIRLINE FLEET PLANNING AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HAY454	AIRLINE FLEET PLANNING AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT	8	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To enable students to acquire fundamental knowledge of airline fleet planning and to examine the structure of flight networks.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It covers fundamental knowledge of fleet planning in aviation, flight network management, and aircraft characteristics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the fundamental concepts and objectives of airline fleet planning and flight network management.
Analyzes fleet selection and fleet size decisions in line with demand, route structure, operational constraints, and costs.
Evaluates flight network design, route planning, and scheduling strategies in accordance with market demand and airline business models.
Applies quantitative and analytical methods to fleet planning and flight network optimization problems.
Examines the effects of fleet and flight network management decisions on airline profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	General Characteristics of Air Transportation	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
2	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Market Structure of Air Transportation	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
3	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Introduction to Airline Planning Processes and Systems	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
4	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Types and Elements of Fleet Planning	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
5	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Stages of Fleet Planning	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
6	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Fleet Assignment Optimization	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
7	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Route Planning and Network Strategies	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
8	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Determination of the Flight Network	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
9	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Determination of the Flight Network	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Aircraft Characteristics	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
12	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Aircraft Safety and Maintenance	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
13	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Aircraft Technical Services	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
14	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	Airline Pricing Structures and Strategies	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
15	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes.	General Review	Oral presentation and visual presentation methods, interactive question-and-answer technique, and discussion management.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Başol, S. (2012). Havayolu yönetimi. Ekin Basım Yayın.
Belobaba, P., Odoni, A., & Barnhart, C. (2015). The global airline industry (2nd ed.). Wiley.
Barnhart, C., & Smith, B. (Eds.). (2012). Quantitative problem solving methods in the airline industry. Springer.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.						5
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.						5
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.				3
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.						5
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.						5
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.						5
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.						5
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.						5
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.						5
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.						5
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.						5
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.						5
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.						5
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.						5
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	10	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	2	8	16
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	1	5	5
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	1	5	5
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	3	15	45
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	15	45
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	55	0	198