Date of Award
12-1994
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Aeronautical Science
Department
Aeronautical Science
Committee Chair
Dr. Hank Lehrer
Committee Member
Dr. John Wise
Committee Member
Dr. Frank Richey
Abstract
The problem of airport capacity is one that has been around for some time. With air travel projected to increase into the year 2000, Airbus Industrie, Boeing Corporation and McDonnell Douglas are making plans or are in the process of building large transports. Airbus has built the A340/A330 and is planning the now named A3XX, a 600 plus seater. Boeing is currently flying the 747-400 which holds up to 570 passengers. In addition, Boeing rolled out the 777 in June 1994, which holds up to 550 passengers. Douglas is planning the MD-12 with a 700 plus passenger load. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of these large transports on airport capacity within the United States. The study will try to show a relationship, if any, between airport capacity and the introduction of these large transports. Data was acquired by surveying airport managers at sample U.S. airports.
Scholarly Commons Citation
McKenzie, Kerwin S., "The Effects of the Proposed Larger Aircraft on Airport Capacity in the United States" (1994). Master's Theses - Daytona Beach. 140.
https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/140
