AVMG 4200 EXAM 2 SHORT ANSWER CORRECT 100%

AVMG 4200 EXAM 2 SHORT ANSWER
CORRECT 100%
SA1. Compare and contrast the roles and priorities of government regulators, private
firms, and support organizations/associations. - ANSWERFederal Agencies
•Protect the public
•Promote efficiency/commerce

Private Industry
•Move passengers & freight for profit
•Not injure customers/public

Support organizations
• ARINC (Aeronautical Radio Incorporated): provide private jet owners and operators
with;
•advanced flight planning and weather, flight following, contract fuel, international trip
support,
• data link or satellite communications

SA1. List and describe the "Traditional Value Density" factors of air cargo eligibility;
describe how the modern supply chain perspective has greatly expanded the "value
proposition" of air transportation. - ANSWERTraditional Value Density Factors
•Expensive stuff moves in small batches
•Expensive stuff needs high security/TAV
•Expensive stuff captures capital
•Relationship between inventory and trans speed

Air offers
•Speed
•Reliability
•Visibility
•Security
•AND "door-door" (in/outsourced first/last mile)

SA2. Describe how the demand-supply relationship for air cargo presents unique
challenges for the management of profitability for providers of air freight services. -
ANSWERDemand drives need for capacity
•Changes RAPIDLY up/down
Capacity has a long lead time
•Changes SLOWLY up/down
(We always have either "Too Much" OR "Not Enough")
Environmental Protection
• Noise Abatement
• 100LL Replacement

Civil Aviation Security Program
•Airport screening
• Anti-Hijacking Act 1974