This course specifically created for airline and airport professionals, staff in aviation consultancy or in government and regulatory bodies to broaden their understanding of air passenger and cargo management to help them better manage and operate their aviation organization, with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific Region.
Upon completion of this course, participants should understand the impact of air transport industry on economy, the role of regulators and associations, the globalization and economic factors in air cargo, air cargo supply chain and operations, handling of special cargo, demand and supply analysis in airline industry, airlines business models and pricing strategies, role of optimization airlines planning and operations, safety and security in air transport, and future of air transport industry. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the impact of the air transport industry on the economy
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Identify the role of regulators and associations in air transport industry
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Understand the role of globalization in the growth of air cargo
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Identify the economic factors as air cargo growth drivers
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Identify the participants of the air cargo industry
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Explain the air cargo supply chain
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Identify different types of air cargo carriers
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Describe the air cargo terminal operations
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Explain the issues involved in managing special cargo
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Understand the cargo documentation process
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Discuss the importance of air cargo hubs
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Distinguish between air-express, air freight, and air mail services
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Discuss the supply and demand analysis in the airline industry
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Describe different business models adopted by carriers and operators
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Understand airline pricing strategies
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Discuss the process involved and the role of optimization in planning and operations (including flight and crew scheduling, fleet assignment, etc.)
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Describe the concept of customer value and airline passenger segments
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Explain the importance of safety and security in aviation
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Illustrate the environmental impacts of the air transport industry
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Discuss the future of air transport industry
Education: Ben started humbly with a Diploma in Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic and furthering education towards a Bachelor’s degree (2nd Class Honors) from National University of Singapore. After 10 years of industrial & work experience, he continued further education to achieve a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management from National University of Singapore. Experience: In his 14years of industrial experience, Ben is well versed and much exposed to industrial practices, trade routes and customs that is challenged daily by the globe. He is a keen follower of the latest developments in logistics & supply chain practices and today’s internet of things, evolving around technology, data science and machine learning. Hailing from the Oil & Gas industry, he is well-travelled to various OPEC countries and enjoys sharing his industrial experience & knowledge to anyone that is keen to learn. At work, he leads in industrial design of modern day sustainable supply chains.
