Aviation Management
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SHU401

Course Name:

Airline Fleet Planning

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÜMİT ÇELEBİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. SAVAŞ EKLER
CENGİZ MESUT BÜKEÇ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Examining the Airline Planning process and understanding the place and importance of fleet planning in this process. Identification and analysis of internal and external factors affecting Fleet Planning. Addressing efficiency objectives and infrastructure constraints. Reviewing and understanding the advantages / disadvantages of network, integrator, hub & spoke systems and methods in fleet planning

Course Content:

Airline Planning Process, Aircraft Classes and Qualifications in Airline Fleet Planning, Airline Fleet Planning- Case Analysis

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Student will be able to identify the internal and external factors affecting Fleet Planning processes, which play an important role in the Airline Planning process, and understand the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods used.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Airline Fleet Planning-Introduction	NONE
2)	Airline Planning Process - I	NONE
3)	Airline Planning Process - II	NONE
4)	Airline Planning Process - III	NONE
5)	Airline Fleet Planning Factors	NONE
6)	Aircraft Classes and Qualifications in Airline Fleet Planning	NONE
7)	Airline Fleet Planning Decision Process	NONE
8)	Midterm exam	NONE
9)	Airline Fleet Design and Development	NONE
10)	Airline Fleet Planning Process	NONE
11)	Airline Fleet Planning and Hub & Spoke System	NONE
12)	Airline Fleet Planning- Case Analysis - I	NONE
13)	Airline Fleet Planning- Case Analysis - II	NONE
14)	Airline Fleet Planning- Case Analysis - III	NONE
15)	Airline Fleet Planning and Revision	NONE
16)	final examination	NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1- Airline Operations and Managment, A Management Textbook, Gerald N. Cook and Bruce G. Billig, London, Routledge 2- Air Transportation A Management Perspective 7. Bs, Wensveen, John G, Ashgate
References:	The Global Airline Industry, Belobaba Peter, Odoni Amedeo, Barnhart Cynthia

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.	2
2)	He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.	4
3)	He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.	3
4)	He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.	2
5)	He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.	5
6)	He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.	2
7)	He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.	3
8)	He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.	5
9)	He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.	3
10)	He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.	1
11)	He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.	4
12)	He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.	2
13)	He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.	1
14)	He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.	4
15)	With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.	5
16)	He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.	2
17)	He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.	4
18)	He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.	3
19)	He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20)	He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21)	He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	8	112
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			156