Airport planning and management
By: Seth B. Young, Alexander T. Wells
Contributors: Wells, Alexander
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hilll
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 588
ISBN-13: 9780071750240
Subjects: Planning; Management; Airports
Description: "The definitive, up-to-date guide to airport planning and management. Fully revised, updated, and reorganized to reflect the latest advances in the aviation industry, Airport Planning and Management, Sixth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of this challenging field. Airports, airport systems, operations management, and administration are discussed in detail. This authoritative volume addresses changes in technology, structure, and political environment, including enhanced security, environmental impact, and regulatory issues. The Sixth Edition of this landmark guide to the planning, development, and management of airports is ideal as a course text, self-study tool, and professional reference.Coverage includes: Introduction to airports and airport systems Airport and airport systems: organization and administration Historical and legislative perspectives The airfield Airspace and air traffic management Airport operations management under FAR Part 139 Airport terminals and ground access Airport security Airport financial management Economic, political, and social role of airports Airport planning Airport capacity and delay The future of airport management"--Provided by publisher.

"Airport Planning and Management, Sixth Edition offers detailed coverage of all of the advancements the aviation industry has experienced in the nearly seven years since the previous edition was published. These include the latest cutting-edge technologies; crucial changes to a variety of rules, regulations, and policies; essential security measures; and reactions to geopolitical events. This is the most authoritative, up-to-date, and comprehensive resource on the topic"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Previous ed. by Alexander T. Wells and Seth B. Young.

Includes index.