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Which airport is considered a suitable benchmark for its operational structure as a single runway airport?
Which airport is considered a suitable benchmark for its operational structure as a single runway airport?
What is a significant aspect of enhancing passenger experience before they arrive at the airport?
What is a significant aspect of enhancing passenger experience before they arrive at the airport?
Which airport is renowned for its best practices in immigration processes?
Which airport is renowned for its best practices in immigration processes?
How can airports manage passenger expectations effectively?
How can airports manage passenger expectations effectively?
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What technology can be used for queue management at airports?
What technology can be used for queue management at airports?
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Which factor is important for effective baggage operation management?
Which factor is important for effective baggage operation management?
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What area of passenger experience does not directly occur at the airport?
What area of passenger experience does not directly occur at the airport?
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What is one of the key metrics for evaluating passenger experience in airports?
What is one of the key metrics for evaluating passenger experience in airports?
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What are the primary functions of the Airport Operational Control Centre?
What are the primary functions of the Airport Operational Control Centre?
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Which aspect is NOT part of Terminal Operations?
Which aspect is NOT part of Terminal Operations?
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What is the significance of improving the Minimum Connect Time from 90 to 60 minutes?
What is the significance of improving the Minimum Connect Time from 90 to 60 minutes?
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What is included in landside operations at an airport?
What is included in landside operations at an airport?
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How is baggage typically processed from check-in to the aircraft?
How is baggage typically processed from check-in to the aircraft?
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What is a primary concern related to baggage handling operations at airports?
What is a primary concern related to baggage handling operations at airports?
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What role does technology play in enhancing the passenger experience at airports?
What role does technology play in enhancing the passenger experience at airports?
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Which of the following statements about airside operations is correct?
Which of the following statements about airside operations is correct?
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What is one primary function of an airport?
What is one primary function of an airport?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM)?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM)?
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What is the role of tower controllers at airports?
What is the role of tower controllers at airports?
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Under which regulation are nearly two-thirds of all airports globally subject to government approval for charges?
Under which regulation are nearly two-thirds of all airports globally subject to government approval for charges?
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What is a unique characteristic of the Heathrow anomaly regarding slots?
What is a unique characteristic of the Heathrow anomaly regarding slots?
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What is the significance of the maximum average queue size requirement at Zurich Airport?
What is the significance of the maximum average queue size requirement at Zurich Airport?
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What do performance measures on ground handlers at Zurich Airport aim to optimize?
What do performance measures on ground handlers at Zurich Airport aim to optimize?
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Which type of revenue generation model do airlines typically prefer?
Which type of revenue generation model do airlines typically prefer?
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What is a key objective of compliance with aviation regulations?
What is a key objective of compliance with aviation regulations?
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What is a common characteristic of airside operations?
What is a common characteristic of airside operations?
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Which of the following describes the relationship between aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues?
Which of the following describes the relationship between aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues?
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What is meant by 'Method of Working Plan (MOWP)' in airport operations?
What is meant by 'Method of Working Plan (MOWP)' in airport operations?
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What is the primary focus of air traffic control at airports?
What is the primary focus of air traffic control at airports?
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Study Notes
Airports and Aviation Regulation
- Governments control international aviation markets through the allocation of traffic rights
- The 1944 Chicago Convention regulated international aviation, assigning access to national rights requiring ownership and control within a state.
- This regulation also governs airfares, handed over to IATA.
Phases of Regulatory Focus in Aviation
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Regulation Era:
- 1910-1918: Military importance.
- 1920s: National integration (mail services).
- 1930s: Internationalism (BA/KL).
- 1940s: Military Development.
- Late 1940s-1970s: Economic regulation.
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Deregulating and New Regulating Era:
- 1970s-1970s: Domestic deregulation in US.
- 1980s: International deregulation (open skies, EU packages).
- 1980s-2000s: Private infrastructure (airports).
- 2000s: Airline partnerships and mergers
- 2020s: Environmental regulations.
Australia's Aviation Market
- The regulated domestic market ended in 1995.
- Qantas and Australian Airlines merged and were privatised, with 25% sold to British Airways.
- Ansett was given an international designation.
- The IASC allocated traffic rights.
- The Australian government's Federal Airports Corporation previously owned 39 airports.
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