This paper develops an empirical model of entry to analyse the effect of previous regulation on European airlines' post-liberalization profits. I distinguish between European flag carriers which are highly regulated at the beginning of the eighties, and independent airlines. I find that the latter enjoy sunk-cost advantages but get lower variable profits than the former. This means that possibl...

This study was conducted to compare the evolution process of air transport networks (ATNs) under different airline business models, and empirically analyzed causes differences combining with market behaviors. Three representative Chinese airlines (China Southern Airlines, Spring Lucky Air) that belong three models (full-service, low-cost, regional) were examined. Based on mathematical statistic...

Aviation has become the most used mode of transportation worldwide. As a result this great usage, it continued to grow rapidly. A new virus pandemic, which emerged during period when aviation was so intensely, affected deeply and negatively. rapid spread all over world its transformation into industry suffered deal financial damage as some measures taken. In study, problems experienced by since...

The purpose of this study is to analyze the financial efficiency 15 airlines that are members Star Alliance which considered largest international strategic airline network for period 2016-2019 using Malmquist Total Factor Efficiency method. In addition, other purposes include comparison change in technical (TE), technological (TD) and total factor productivity (TFP) values As a result analysis...

This paper investigates the determinants and competitive effects of legacy carriers’ vertical integration decision with independent regional airlines. Legacy carriers allocate a larger share of their operations to an independent regional airline partner compared to their own fleet or a wholly owned regional airline on routes experiencing stronger competition. Moreover, legacy carriers’ airfares...

Under increasing competition and pressure for financial self-sufficiency, airports have adopted various strategies. This paper presents a System Dynamics simulation model exploring relationships between airport, airline, and passengers through fares and fees. The case study is a small to medium size international airport (Perth, WA), fully private and light-hand regulated and the model investig...

This paper reviews the significance of e-Governance in Aviation Industry in general and the Indian scenario in particular. Primarily, this discusses about the features of e-Governance and the growth that lay ahead through the electronic media. It also analyses the various stages of development – in Public as well as Private sector – and, at the end, gives a laconic comparative study. The age-ol...

Singapore Airlines has consistently outperformed its competitors throughout its history, in the context of an unforgiving industry environment. We examine how Singapore Airlines has achieved its outstanding performance and sustained its competitive advantage, through effectively implementing a dual strategy: differentiation through service excellence and innovation, together with simultaneous c...