What Do They Mean for an Ailing Industry by S. Imes/Journal of Air Law and Commerce.

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The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program was implemented as part of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Act of 1990.

Read the following two documents highlighting the original intent and current debate surrounding the PFC Program:

Airline Passenger Facility Charges: What Do They Mean for an Ailing Industry by S. Imes/Journal of Air Law and Commerce.

Prepare a case analysis titled: “PFCs: Pros or Cons – Should They Be Raised to Pay for 21st Century Airport Infrastructure?”

Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary
Should provide a sufficient summary and develop a central theme that is organized.

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Significance of the Problem
Should present a valid argument with reference to relevant concepts, theories and/or frameworks; Fully supports the Problem Statement; Should exhibit thoughtfulness, and make some effort towards predicting outcomes.

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Alternative Actions (Two Each)
Should succinctly state an approach to resolving the problem/s or issue/s. Reasons for each alternative are included in the described alternative. Advantages and disadvantages should be present. Outcome of implementing one alternative or the other may be present. A decision could possibly be made based upon the information provided.

Identify the environmental impact that, in your opinion, presents the greatest concern for airport managers.

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Identify the environmental impact that, in your opinion, presents the greatest concern for airport managers. provide an explanation of your chosen environmental impact with justification and supporting references.

Next, you will identify a strategy that could be employed to mitigate your chosen environmental impact. The goal is to engage in a collaborative and constructive debate that promotes critical thought and reflection.

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation based on the topic of your written assignment

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A brief outline of the prevalence/countermeasures/risk factors of pilot fatigue in the aviation industry.

Assignment Description

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation based on the topic of your written assignment (Pilot Fatigue).

doesn’t have to have a specific amount of words but similar to the text. The presentation has to be at least 15 minutes long.

Identify the primary cause of the accident as cited by the NTSB.

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The overall goal of this assignment is to provide a concise critical analysis of the underlying factors that contributed to an aircraft accident. In addition, you will identify and discuss the actions that could have been taken to circumvent these factors.

You will be assigned an NTSB aircraft accident investigation report by the instructor at the beginning of the term. In Module/Week 7, you will provide a 5-7 page critical analysis of the NTSB accident report in APA 7 format. The Title Page and References page do not count towards the page requirement. All sources, including the NTSB, the Bible, and three additional sources must be cited according to current APA format.

Identify the primary cause of the accident as cited by the NTSB. State whether you agree or disagree with these findings and provide rationale for this decision. Additionally, identify the underlying factor(s) that led up to the cause of the accident; typically these are not addressed by the NTSB but may have played more of a role in the accident than given credit by the NTSB. Then address the recommended actions that pilots can take if they find themselves in similar situations as those presented in your assigned accident case study.

Contrast the differences between the three types of certificates necessary for full certification of an airplane.

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1. Contrast the differences between the three types of certificates necessary for full certification of an airplane.
2. How does formal training differ from organizational training?
3. Describe the role of on-the-job training in a maintenance organization.
4. Explain the impact of the 60-minute rule and how the configuration maintenance or procedure standard is used in extended range operations.
5. How is the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System used by aviation maintenance managers?

What are the main reasons this system is capable or not capable of full integration into airspace with manned aircraft?

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Research a Sense and Avoid/Detect and Avoid system in use on a UAS today. Create a short narrated presentation of 3-5 slides (not including title slide or reference slide) on this research that covers the following:

Describe the characteristics of the system and how it accomplishes sense and avoid.

Does this system have the ability to sense and avoid other aircraft?

What are the limitations?

What are the main reasons this system is capable or not capable of full integration into airspace with manned aircraft?

Summarize the differences between remote sensing requirements and sense and avoid requirements. Can they be the same sensor?

Discuss the Impact of the Electronic Air Waybill on the Air Cargo Industry.

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Discuss the Impact of the Electronic Air Waybill on the Air Cargo Industry.

Identify a current aviation maintenance issue of your choosing. Explain the impact of the maintenance issue.

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For this activity, you will assume the role of an aviation maintenance manager. As the aviation maintenance manager, you are responsible for all maintenance actions and for maintaining aircraft in a serviceable condition. For this assignment, conduct research to identify a current aviation maintenance challenge/issue. In your briefing, you will identify the maintenance issue and provide a maintenance strategy to correct the maintenance issue.

Identify a current aviation maintenance issue of your choosing.
Explain the impact of the maintenance issue.
Define how scheduled maintenance cycles can be used as part of your strategy in addressing the issue.
Determine and support the role of a reliability program in ensuring that your strategy corrects the issue.

Describe the development and advantages of the geared turbofan engine

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Discuss afterburner theory and operations
-Describe the development and advantages of the geared turbofan engine
-Compare and contrast Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engine to GE’s LEAP engine
-Describe the development, usage, and advantages of the PT6 engine
-Discuss the development of electronics for turbine engines (EEC, etc.)