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AIRLINE FLEET PLANNING AND FLIGHT NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
AVM406 AIRLINE FLEET PLANNING AND FLIGHT NETWORK MANAGEMENT 8 3 3 8

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
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 Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to define the basic information about Airline fleet planning and to examine the flight network structure.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as basic information about fleet planning in aviation, flight network management, airplane characteristics, Fleet Planning Types and Elements, Factors Affecting Airplane Selection in Fleet Planning, Airplane Safety and Maintenance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Analyze fleet management.
Explain flight network management
Distinguish aircraft models at basic level.
Organize the line layout

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Internet search on the subject General characteristics of airline transport Visual aided lecture
2 Internet search on the subject Market structure of airline transport Visual aided lecture
3 Internet search on the subject Introduction to airline planning processes and systems Visual aided lecture
4 Internet search on the subject Fleet Planning Types and Elements Visual aided lecture
5 Internet search on the subject Fleet Planning Stages Visual aided lecture
6 Internet search on the subject Airline Tariff Development Visual aided lecture
7 Internet search on the subject Fleet appointment optimization Visual aided lecture
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Internet search on the subject Fleet appointment optimization Visual aided lecture
10 Internet search on the subject Determining the flight network Visual aided lecture
11 Internet search on the subject Factors Affecting Airplane Selection in Fleet Planning Visual aided lecture
12 Internet search on the subject Airplane characteristics Visual aided lecture
13 Internet search on the subject Airplane Safety and Maintenance Visual aided lecture
14 Internet search on the subject Airplane Technical Services Visual aided lecture
15 Internet search on the subject Airline Pricing Structures and Strategies Visual aided lecture
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Belobaba, P., Odoni, A., and Barnhart, C., (eds.), The Global Airline Industry, John Wiley & Sons Publishers, 2009
http://dergipark.gov.tr/download/article-file/190878
Graham, A. (2008). Airport planning and regulation in the United Kingdom. Brookings Institution Press.
Mahmoud, M. S. B., Larrieu, N., & Pirovano, A. (2013). Risk Propagation Assessment for Network Security: Application to Airport Communication Network Design. John Wiley & Sons.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

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

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.
4
2
Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
4
3
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
2
4
Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

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

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.
0
2
Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
0
3
Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
0
4
Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
0
5
Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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

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.
4
2
Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
4

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.
3
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.
3
3
Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
3

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.
4

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 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 4 56
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 7 6 42
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 4 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 55 0 201
Total Workload of the Course Unit 201
Workload (h) / 25.5 7,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0