Intro to aviation pt.2

Which federal agency was established as a direct response to the 9/11 attacks?

TSA

The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes through locks and dams.

True

Which of the following are true about the historical development of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?

1. It became part of the Department of Transportation in 1967.

2. It was originally established in 1958 as the Federal Aviation Agency.

3. Its formation was largely driven by mid-air collisions and growing concerns over aviation safety.

Icebreaker fleet

U.S. Coast Guard

VOR navigation systems

FAA

Public bus and transit funding

FTA (Federal Transit Adminstration)

Seaway lock maintenance

St.Lawrence Seaway Development Corp

Which of the following entities are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)?

1. FAA- federal aviation administration

2. FRA federal railroad administration

3. MARAD maritime administration

The U.S. Coast Guard was transferred from the DOT to which department in 2003?

Department of Homeland Security

Who does the Secretary of Transportation report to?

The U.S. Congress

The department of transportation was created to:

1. Encourage technological advances in transportation

2. Coordinate federal transportation programs

3. Promote transportation safety

Which agency oversees transportation security, including passenger screening?

TSA

The NTSB is part of the Department of Transportation and reports to the Secretary of Transportation.

False

The FAA certifies aircraft, pilots, airports, and air agencies in the United States.

True

Which cabinet-level department was created to coordinate U.S. transportation programs and promote safety across modes?

Department of Transportation

Who was the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation?

Alan S. Boyd

Which of the following statements accurately reflect the historical background of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)?

1. It was given priority over other federal agencies in surface transportation investigations after 1982 legislation.

2. It was created by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966.

3. It became an independent agency in 1974 through the Transportation Safety Act.

Some of the U.S. Coast Guard’s responsibilities include:

1. Intercepts illegal maritime activity such as drug smuggling

2. Conduct oil spill patrols

3. Conducts search and rescue missions

4. Boating safety education

NTSB

Became independent in 1974

USCG

Transferred to DHS in 2003

DOT

Created in 1967 after a 1966 presidential message

TSA

Formed after the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001

What is the primary mission of the FAA?

Promoting aviation safety and managing airspace efficiently

Which of the following are some of the responsibilities of the NTSB?

1. Determining causes of major marine accidents

2. Investigating civil aviation accidents

3. Investigating pipeline accidents

Which of these were part of President Johnson’s transportation vision?

1. Forming a National Transportation Safety Board

2. Creating the DOT

3. Promoting transportation safety

Which of the following are part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s responsibilities?

1. Certifying pilots and aircraft

2. Operating air traffic control facilities

3. Issuing safety regulations

In 1940, the three sub-divisions of Civil Aeronautics Authority were reorganized into two - the Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Civil Aeronautics Board

True

 Which of the following were responsibilities of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) following the 1940 amendment?

1. Regulating air carrier economics

2. Investigating aviation accidents

3. Making and enforcing aviation laws

The Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 regulated aviation by creating three entities, one of which was the forerunner to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

The Air Safety Board

What were key outcomes of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978?

1. Increased competition among airlines

2. Deregulation of domestic airline routes and fares

3. Elimination of the Civil Aeronautics Board's role

Anyone who wants to provide air transportation service as an air carrier must first obtain two separate authorizations from the Department of Transportation.

True

The Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 established:

The Civil Aeronautics Board

The Air Safety Board

The Administrator of Aviation

What were some of the expanded authorities granted to the Federal Aviation Agency under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958?

Establishing air traffic rules

Developing air navigation facilities

Conducting aviation research

The two separate authorizations from the Department of Transportation include:

1. Economic Authority from the Office of the Secretary of Transportation

2. Safety Authority in the form of an Air Carrier Certificate and Operations Specifications from FAA

The Federal Aviation Act of 1958:

1. created the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA)

2. allowed FAA to come out of Department of Commerce and become independent

3. was result of a series of mid-air collision

In 1967, the Federal Aviation Agency

1. Became a component of the DOT

2. was renamed the Federal Aviation Administration

The DoT three part test for economic fitness includes:

First, an examination of the managerial competence of the applicant's key personnel 

Second, a review of the applicant's operating and financial plans

Third, a review of the applicant's compliance record 

Which of the following were true for the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) (in 1940):

1. responsible for the aircraft and airman certification

2. responsible for the ATC, airway, and navaid development

3. placed under the Department of Commerce

Which of the following is true about the creation of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in 1966?

It centralized multiple transportation agencies under one department

After the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, the Essential Air Service (EAS) program was put into place to guarantee that small communities that were served by certificated air carriers before airline deregulation maintain a minimal level of scheduled air service.

True

Which of the following were true for the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) (in 1940):

1. reported directly to the President

2. responsible for safety rulemaking, accident investigation, and economic regulation of airlines

3. Independent group of 5 people

What major aviation disaster in 1956 played a significant role in the creation of the Federal Aviation Agency?

The collision of TWA Flight 2 and United Flight 718 over the Grand Canyon

The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 allowed:

The airlines to determine their own fares and route structure

The Department of Transportation uses a three-part test to determine the economic fitness of a company

True

The hub and spoke networks are suited to connect 'n' destinations with only 'n' flights (via a hub)

True

Which business strategy is most associated with ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs)?

Cost Leadership

Block times = flight times + required taxi times

True

Some pros of the Point to Point (P2P) network include:

Fewer conflicts - A delay at city C does not affect A to B

Fast - Nothing better than non-stop service from O to D

High utilization of assets

Which of the following are factors considered in airline network planning?

Legal authority (freedoms of air)

Fleet type and frequency

Distance and market type

RASM

Revenue per Available Seat-Mile. Revenue divided by ASM (also called unit revenue)

ASM

Available Seat-Mile. One seat flown one mile. (Capacity Available).

CASM

Cost per Available Set Mile. Cost divided by ASM (considered the unit cost of production).

LF

Load Factor. RPM divided by ASM (percent of aircraft full).

RPM

Revenue Passenger-Mile. One paying passenger flown one mile (Capacity Used).

Generally, airlines using the hub-and-spoke model require a more diverse aircraft fleet than point-to-point airlines.

True

Some characteristics of the Full Service Network Carriers include:

attractive to business travelers as well as leisure travelers

Multiple cabin classes

Large fleets with several types of aircraft

Regional airlines always operate independently and do not associate with major airlines.

False

Gateway

Inter-hub global freight

Point-to-Point

Fastest non-stop travel between city pairs

Hub-and-Spoke

Central transfer point connected to many destinations

Linear

Sequence of Point-to-Point connectivity

Some characteristics of Low Cost Carriers include:

Often non-refundable, simple, and unbundled tickets

Often one booking class & mostly short- or medium-haul

Targeted to price-sensitive passengers 

Usually point to point route structure

What is the basic formula used to calculate an airline’s load factor?

RPM ÷ ASM

Michael Porter’s three generic strategies for competitive advantage include

Cost leadership, differentiation, focus

Some pros of the Hub and Spoke network system include -

Convenient for passengers

Minimizes required number of flight segments

Adding a new spoke city adds many new O&D possibilities