Selection of an aircraft type to service the flexible air transportation system of The Tennessee Valley Aerospace Region Air Transportation Market Area

Author

Ronald W. Haney

Date of Award

6-1988

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Aviation Systems

Major Professor

Ralph Kimberlin

Committee Members

Jimmy M. Wu, Donald D. Tippett

Abstract

Due to the increasing use of air transportation by our highly mobile society, air transportation access for small rural communities is becoming more important because of their need to attract industry and facilitate growth. Since there exists no intrinsic demand for commuter air service, its viability is dependent on how the consumer perceives the service in terms of competitive variables.

Choosing the correct type of airplane for the commuter airline is therefore a key consideration in its success. The selection process can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Here we view the problem first as an airplane design question, generating parameters specific to our market area. The resultant parameters are used as an index against which presently available airplanes are compared in order to arrive at a ranking which serves as an aid in the selection process.

Recommended Citation

Haney, Ronald W., "Selection of an aircraft type to service the flexible air transportation system of The Tennessee Valley Aerospace Region Air Transportation Market Area. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1988.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13221