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B.SC TTM 2 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL MANAGING TRANSPORT OPERATIONS Course Code: BTT 102 Semester: First SLM Units: 11 E-LESSON : 8 www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102)

Introduction to Transportation 33 OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION Student will be able to : In this unit we are going to learn about the Understand the Importance of transportation as a different agencies responsible for rules and component of tourism . regulations in air travel/traffic across the world Develop and understand the global tourist tr.ansport business Gain knowledge of Indian transport systems and Under this unit we will discuss various Indian its usages. and international airlines. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) INASllTITriUgThEt aOrFeDreISsTeArNveCdE AwNitDh OCNUL-IIDNOE LLEARNING

TOPICS TO BE COVERED 4 > Introduction to Air Transport > Airline > Regulatory body for civil aviation www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

AIR TRANSPORT 5 INTRODUCTION:  Transport industry has gained vital place in the global network system and is one of the most important components of tourism infrastructure.  The development of air transport mostly occurred after World War 1st and 2nd.  There are two types of airlines viz., scheduled and chartered.  Scheduled airlines operate at regular schedules.  Chartered airlines or non scheduled airlines operate only seasons. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

AIRLINE 6  An airline is a company that provides air transport services for travelling passengers and freight.  Airline utilize aircraft to supply these services, and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for code share agreements.  Generally, airline companies are recognized with an air operating certificate or license issued by a governmental aviation body.  Airlines are classified by their routes and by their schedules. The major two classifications are domestic and international.  The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) also distinguishes between scheduled and non- scheduled operator. . www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

MAJOR AIRLINES OF INDIA 7 www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

MAJOR AIRLINES OF INDIA 8 www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

DGCA 9 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL Under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, The Directorate of CIVIL AVIATION(DGCA) is the Indian regulatory governmental body for civil aviation.  Headquartered in NEW DELHI  DGCA has 14 regional offices in India  VISION: Endeavour to promote safe and efficient air transportation through regulation and proactive safety oversight system. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102)

DGCA FUNCTIONS: 10  Regulation of air transport services to/from/within India in accordance with the provisions of Aircraft rules, 1937.  Registration of civil aircraft  Laying down air worthiness requirements for civil aircraft registered in India  Licensing of pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers and monitoring of flight crew standards.  Licensing of aerodromes and air carriers  Rendering advice to the government on matters pertaining to civil aviation  Processing amendments to Aircraft Act, 1934 and Aircraft rules, 1937.  Coordinating the work relating to International Civil Aviation Organization  Supervision of training activities of Flying/Gliding clubs  Development of light aircraft, gliders and winches. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION 11  IATA was founded in Havana, CUBA in 1945.  It is the prime vehicle for inter-airline cooperation in promoting safe, reliable, secure and economical air services  IATA has 63 offices in 61 countries, with its head office in Montreal.  The IATA Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit, held in June each year.  IATA members include the world’s leading passenger and cargo airlines. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT 12 ASSOCIATION Functions  Regulates airlines ‘rights’ on operations in a foreign country.  Regulates air tariffs  Settles disputes between any two airlines.  Regulates complete accounting through BSP.  Frames laws and by-laws on air transportation.  Supports CRS providers  Designates each airline with alpha numeric code, each location a three alpha code  Updates the travel industry with latest developments and changes on regular basis  Maintains high standards of quality . Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVAITION 13 ORGANISATION  ICAO is a specialised agency and an aviation technical body of the United Nations .  Its headquarter is located in Montreal.  ICAO came into being on 4th April 1947.  There are 193 ICAO members. . www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVAITION 14 ORGANISATION FUNCTIONS  Promotes safety and efficient development of civil aviation.  Encourages the development of airways, airports, and air navigation facilities for international civil aviation.  Meets the needs of the people of the world for safe, regular, efficient and economical air transport.  Promotes safety of flights in international air navigation, and promotes generally the development of all aspects of international civil aeronautics.  Prevents economic waste caused by unreasonable competition.  Ensures that rights of contracting states are fully respected and that every contracting state has a fair opportunity to operate international airlines. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA 15  AAI was built by an act of parliament and came into being on 1st April 1995. .  Manages 137 airports which include 23 international airports, 10 custom airports, 81 domestic airports and 23 domestic civil enclaves.  Responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India.  AAI has 5 training establishments. . www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA 16 Functions  Design, development, operation and maintenance of international and domestic airports and civil enclaves.  Control and management of Indian airspace extending beyond the territorial limits of the country, as accepted by ICAO.  Construction, modification and management of passenger terminal.  Development and management of cargo terminals at international and domestic airports.  Provision of passenger facilities and information systems at the passenger terminal at airports.  Expansion and strengthening of operation area, viz, runways, aprons, taxiway etc.  Provision of visual aids  Provision of communication and navigation aids. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 17 1) IATA was founded in : A) 1945 C) 1950 B) 1930 D) 1960 2) DGCA is headquartered in , A) Kolkata C) New Delhi B) Mumbai D) Pune 3) Lufthansa is flagship airline of which country; A) China C) Germany B) Thailand D) India 4) To promote the safety and efficient development of civil aviation; A) ICAO C) PATA B) IATA D) UNWTO Answers: 1.(a) , 2.(c) , 3. (c) , 4. (a) Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in

SUMMARY 18  Tourism is a complex industry that involves a broad range of businesses, organizations and government agencies working together at different levels to deliver a complete tourism experience.  Air transport provides the fastest means by saving the time of journey.  Aviation provides the only transportation network across the globe and it is crucial for global business development and tourism enrichment.  Air transportation is one of the most important services to offer both significant social and economic benefits.  An airline is a company that provides air transport services for travelling passengers and freight. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

SUMMARY 19  Airlines utilize aircraft to supply these services, and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for codeshare agreements.  Airlines traditionally have three travel class, First class, Business class, and economy class. Depending on the cabin configuration will determine how many classes of services are offered. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 20 Q1. Elaborate the roles and functions of DGCA. Ans: DGCA is the nodal organisation for the smooth operations pertaining to aviation in India. Its objective are to promote air safety. For further details Refer to the SLM. Q2. Weigh the pros and cons of Air transport. Ans: Air transport offers many benefits which is why it is most preferred over other means of transport when long distances are to be covered. However, it has certain limitations too. For further details Refer to the SLM. Q3. Throw light on various airlines operating in India. Ans: The various airlines operating in India are : 1) Indian Airlines 2) Air India 3) Spice Jet 4) Indigo 5) Go air For further details Refer to the SLM. www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

REFERENCES 21 1. Tourism: Operations and Management, 2009 –S.Roday, Archana Biwal, Vandana Joshi- Oxford Publications 2. Tourism principles and practices, Oxford Publications, Sampada Swain, Jitendra Mishra 3. Air Transportation- A Management perspective, 1984- John G. Wensveen- 8th edition 4. Road Transportation, SM Trivedi -2010 5. Benson, D. and Whitehead G. 1985, Transport and distribution, Longman, Harlow 6. International Tourism Management, A.K.Bhatia, 2001, Sterling publications pvt. Ltd. 7.Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Andrew S., 2007 , Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi 8.Tourism and Travel Management, Ghosh B, 2007, Vikas Publications House Pvt. Ltd. 9. The Travelling Public and tourism Promoters,Mark Twain www.cuidol.in Unit-11 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

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