Category: Aviation

  • The Venture Capital Concept in the Aviation Industry

    Investors support start-ups and small enterprises with venture capital, a form of private equity believed to have the potential for long-term growth. Typically, the majority of venture funding comes from affluent individuals, investment banks, and other financial institutions. However, it is often given to tiny businesses, organizations with extraordinary growth potential, or enterprises that are…

  • Disruption of Supply Chain in the Aviation & Defense Industry

    Supply chain management (SCM) is the core of the Aviation and Defense (A&D) industry. Though it comprises a complex ecosystem, an effective and efficient SCM supports its efforts to meet its strategic and financial goals. According to the data compiled by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), it is evident how vital the A&D industry is…

  • Crises Management in Aviation Safety

    Aviation security is achieved by combining information and response, the correct order of actions, and timely delegation of authority. Each air carrier is responsible for the welfare of passengers and the quality of services. Consequently, the creation of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP), which addresses customers’ security needs, is imperative to deal with emergencies. Crisis,…

  • Logistics Operations in Aviation and Aerospace

    In aviation and aerospace logistics, there are two directions, such as making aircraft and spaceship and moving people and products, where the latter is part of the integrated supply chain management. In this case, a supply chain can be understood as a network of organizations that cooperate through various connections to produce value for customers.…

  • Aviation Security and Al-Qaeda in Yemen

    Weaknesses in Homeland Security Exploited by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Al-Qaeda is one of the most dangerous radical terrorist organizations designated as such by many countries, including the US. Al-Qaeda has many groups, one of which poses a particular danger to the US. This group is called al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), and…

  • The Aviation Industry Overview

    Table of Contents Introduction Challenges Facing the Aviation Industry Measures for Aviation Industry’s Safe Recovery Analysis of Current Regulations Comparisons Cost Implications of the existing regulations Gaps and Alternative Solutions Conclusion Reference List Introduction The coronavirus crisis has dramatically disrupted the global aviation industry, threatening airlines’ sustainability and survival, and associated services. Weak tourism, restrictive…

  • Human Factors in Aviation: 2016 Brussels Terrorist Attacks

    Introduction Today the sphere of civil aviation faces a significant threat that comes from the rise of terrorism and the overall complication of the international situation. That is why there are numerous attempts to improve existing security systems and eliminate the majority of vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, there are diverse issues affecting the efficiency of all measures…

  • Aviation Company’s Poor Quality Costs

    Defining the costs of poor quality for an aviation company, one must admit that the risks are far too high. Seeing that the quality of an aircraft or certain devices used by the pilots defines the safety of the flight and the landing, it can be assumed that poor rates thereof may lead to accidents.…

  • The UAE Aviation industry Issues and Strategies

    Introduction The global aviation industry has been marred by numerous challenges over the recent past. From the volatile global oil price and the global economic recession to rising cases of terrorism and cyber threats, the aviation industry is in a precarious situation where individual companies have to find ways of withstanding these challenges. Over the…

  • Behavioural Detection and Other Technologies in Aviation Security

    Table of Contents Introduction Behavioral Detection and Other Technologies Efficacy of Current International Conventions and Legislations Conclusion Reference List Introduction Many industries today face the challenge of detecting and preventing terrorism. The challenge is not significantly different for the commercial air travel sector. However, it can be acknowledged that the aviation industry remains a high-profile…