University of North Dakota - Grand Forks
(701) 777-2011
www.und.edu
University Station
Grand Forks, ND 58202
1-800-CALLUND (TDD: 701-777-3367)
Admissions: heidi_kippenhan@mail.und.nodak.edu
Undergraduate: enrolser@sage.und.nodak.edu
Graduate: undgrad@mail.und.nodak.edu
Department of Aviation
Department Head: Kent Lovelace
e-mail: lovelace@aero.und.edu
Phone: (701) 777-2834
Dept. of Aviation
University of North Dakota
P.O. Box 9007
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9007
Courses:
Aviation Economics
This course would take an overall look at the structure of air
transportation, including airlines, general aviation, and airports;
entry and exit factors for airlines and Fixed Base Operations
(FBO) costs of airline service; costs of FBO operations; the demand
for airline and general aviation services; airline and FBO rate
structures and ratemaking factors; airport cost structures and
ratemaking procedures; capacity management; market segmentation;
demand forecasting; regulatory impact on commercial and general
aviation; profits, cash flow and marketing; and revenue management.
The unique economic factors of airlines and international commercial
aviation, monetary exchanges and aviation credit facilities will
also be discussed.
Airline Operations and Management
Designed to cover the complex area of operational techniques and
problems confronting the airlines today. Officials from airlines
will conduct discussions on the real and immediate problems in
an airline's operation. Market research and passenger trends,
route feasibility studies, and criteria for transport aircraft
will be stressed.
Air Transportation
Provides a broad understanding of all aspects of the air transportation
industry. The scope of course material includes knowledge of state
and federal regulations and the basis for their establishment.
Requirements of the past, present and future with respect to aircraft
and engine design, airports and supporting facilities are reviewed
and evaluated. Students are introduced to the practical economics
of airline operations and maintenance and the factors which affect
a profit or loss situation.