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Applying fundamentals of marketing to commercial passenger air transportation, this textbook puts the emphasis on marketing principles and illustrative ways in which airlines can distinguish themselves within the highly competitive global marketplace...

This two volume set presents the reader with new strategies for the contributions of psychology and Human Factors to the safe and effective functioning of aviation organizations and systems. The volumes comprise the edited contributions to the Fourth...

Every issue of Ashgate's Human Factors and Aerospace Safety: An International Journal publishes an invited, critical review of a key area from a widely-respected researcher. To celebrate a successful first three years of the journal and to make these...

This is the first authoritative work to examine the psychological determinants and effects associated with the 'fear of flying'. The contents include: A* the extent and nature of the problem of fear of flying; A* understanding public perceptions of...

At the end of 1912 Jacques Schneider announced his intention of presenting an annual trophy for an international seaplane contest. There were only twelve Schneider contests but they were major international events with the major rivals being Britain and...

Whether you plan on using drones for recreation or a more serious purpose (from search and rescue through farming to scanning construction work on a high-rise apartment buildings), Build a Drone will make sure that you not only understand how to...

The Curtiss P-40 had a production run of 13,738 aircraft, making it the third most produced US fighter of WWII. Famous as the "shark-mouthed" aircraft of the legendary American Volunteer Group-"Flying Tigers"-the P-40 was first flown in 1938, and was...

For almost half a century, Biggin Hill was the scene of one of the world's best loved and longest-running air shows. Already well known as the site from which Spitfires and Hurricanes were launched during the Second World War, Biggin Hill was made even...

A beautifully presented, two-volume collection, uniquely chronicling the story and history of the most recognizable aircraft of World War II and the pinup girls whose images graced these legendary warbirds. Flying into combat with our boys, inspiring and...

When the King's Flight was officially formed in 1936, passenger flying was very much in its infancy. Creating the Royal Flight was a most innovative action by King Edward VIII, although members of the Royal Family had enjoyed a passion for flying almost...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840339338Author Arthur W. J. G. Ord-HumeFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 273mm *...

The Gothaer Waggonfabrik (GWF), originally a German rail vehicle manufacturer, entered the aircraft industry in 1913. The driving force behind this major change in production in this small Thuringian duchy in central Germany was a member of the British...

Dave Baranek (callsign "Bio") was one of 451 young men to receive his Wings of Gold in 1980 as a naval flight officer. Four years later, seasoned by intense training and deployments in the tense confrontations of the cold war, he became the only one of...

This is the story of 32 years of Boeing 747 jumbo jet service with French leisure carrier Corsair, bringing together the individual history of their 24 747s, and two in-depth historical essays: the story of the Boeing 747, and the complete story of...

No single human invention has changed the nature of war more that the development of the aeroplane. The History of Air Warfare is a highly illustrated and accessible account of the development of aerial warfare, from the first skirmishes over the Western...

This book describes one of the world's longest serving and most widely used military helicopters. Developed in the 1960s by the Soviet Union as a fire-support helicopter, more than 2,000 have been produced and continue in production today. Given the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911703204Author JP VieraFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Mortons Media GroupPublisher Mortons Media GroupWeight(grams) 434g

Covered in this unique volume are: Inflight Simulation Aircraft;VISTA/NF-16D; Variable Stability B-26; NC-131H Total In-Flight Simulator; Gulfstream Shuttle Training Aircraft; ASTRA Hawk; University of Tennessee Navions; P-2 Variable Stability Aircraft;...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840338690Author Arthur W J G Ord-HumeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992962609Author Joseph J. MerchantFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Pilots PalsPublisher Pilots Pals

The Fairey Firefly two-seater strike-fighter emerged from troubled beginnings to become one of the most widely used and effective aircraft of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. It first saw service in 1944 during the attacks on the battleship Tirpitz as it...

'Frater is a reliable, informed and entertaining navigator. He soars confidently across the centuries, between abandoned aerodromes and Scottish estates, from one delightful anecdote to another' Sunday Times At the heart of his story lies the Balloon...

The Republic Aviation Corporation F-84 series, the Thunderjet, Thunderstreak, and Thunderflash was the United States Air Forces' first Post World War II jet fighter. As a somewhat sad result of this, it has been ignored by most aviation historians and...

For over seventy years the name Swissair stood for all things Swiss on the airways. The 'flying arrow' emblem of Switzerland's national airline represented a company with deep financial reserves, enabling it to invest in the latest jets and the most...

A unique insider look at the profound changes Boeing experienced in the 1960s as the product mix shifted from military hardware to the first generation of jet-powered airliners. Welcome to the world of corporate decision-making, workplace gambles,...

While airlines have been looking into the next generation of retailing practices for several years, developments since the beginning of 2020 have accelerated the need to take retailing to a new paradigm. A singular focus now is the ever-changing demands...

The tragic, the comic, the terrifying, the poignant are all part of the story of the Black Pony pilots who distinguished themselves in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War. Flying their turboprop Broncos"down and dirty, low and slow," they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781802824599Author Key PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Key Publishing LtdPublisher Key Publishing Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905414093Author Martin DerryFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dalrymple and Verdun PublishingPublisher Dalrymple and Verdun PublishingWeight(grams)...

Incident Command: Tales From the Hot Seat presents a unique examination of the skills of the on-scene or incident commander who is in charge of an emergency or major incident. Experienced commanders from the police and fire services, the armed forces,...

This revised edition contains over 5,000 terms used by air traffic controllers, pilots, cabin crew, maintenance crews, ground staff and other airline personnel. Designed for those specialising in aviation and related industries, including trainee pilots,...

The Jet Age in Britain began with the Gloster E.28/39 and the Meteor fighter during the Second World War. At the end of the 1950s and the start of the 1960s, the next generation of British jet aircraft was beginning to come into service. This second...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780902752733Author A. RobertsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Glasgow Museums PublishingPublisher Glasgow Museums PublishingWeight(grams) 298g

Jagdgeschwader 301 and 302 were established in 1943. Their mission was to intercept enemy bombers at night flying fast single-engined fighters. But they also had to engage Allied bombers by day. The pilots of these new fighter wings were a mix of former...

For the very first time, the history of British pre-World War I aircraft has been gathered together in one volume, with more than 900 of them well illustrated. This new book constitutes a most valuable contribution about a remarkable period in aviation...

Preserved aircraft can be found around the world, showcasing paint schemes and names that may have been lost to history otherwise. Focusing on the US and Canada, this book looks at a mix of new and old aircraft - fast jets, bombers, warbirds, airliners,...

Drone Law and Policy describes the drone industry and its evolution, describing the benefits and risks of its exponential growth. It outlines the current and proposed regulatory framework in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe,...

Who has not been astonished at an airport when he sees a particularly eye-catching airplane with an extremely elaborate paint job? More and more often, airlines make use of special painting whether to celebrate an anniversary, advertise a certain...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671038496Author Stephen CoontsFormat PaperbackPage Count 364Imprint Pocket BooksPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 534gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

The book offers a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted matters that arise in the process of financing commercial aircraft. It reviews the different topics on a high-level basis, and then explains the terminology used for each particular area of...