Unit 6 managing aviation services Learning outcome

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Unit 6 managing aviation services Learning outcome 1 Explore the key milestones and issues in the development of the aviation industry p1 Explore the key developments and milestones in commercial aviation since the end of WW2 and the social, political and technological factors that have influenced these developments What is aviation The dictionary defines aviation as having the capacity to fly, from one perspective, such as a bird’s capability to fly. From the human angle, aviation is defined as the operation of aircraft and it can also extend to design and development of aircrafts. In the early days of flying the pilot was known as an aviator because he could fly in a craft that was heavier than air. Today, one uses the term pilot to designate an aviator. Credit for coining the word goes to Gabriel La Landelle in 1863 who based his formation of the word based on the latin word “avis” for bird. What is aviation In general the term aviation means the flying of aircraft for commercial (and military) purposes. Aviation can have sub-divisions like flying of commercial airlines, private flights, air charters, flight training, parachuting, military, reconnaissance, spying, paragliding, foot launched hang gliders and so on (FSTDC.IN, 2015). Aviation science can apply to the design and manufacture of a variety of aircrafts. Aviation of any kind is subject to international and national laws for safety and other reasons and there are strict regulations that apply to any individual who wishes to become an aviator. AVIATION INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Airlines transport people and goods from one place to another using the airways. The airline industry consists of a variety of organizations providing air transportation to people and/or cargo. The airline industry forms part of a bigger industry referred to as the aviation industry which includes aircraft manufacturing, airport operations and aviation support. Air travel is a large and growing industry. This industry facilitates economic growth, trade, investment and tourism and plays an integral role in the globalization taking place in many other industries. Governments in developing countries realized the benefits of tourism to their national economies and this led to infrastructural development. The Airline industry in the UK The airline industry in the United Kingdom is comprised of a large multitude of airlines. Varying from low-cost carrier models to international airline groups, the airline industry in the United Kingdom is among the most active airline industries in