The Introduction to Airports course It offers you a unique and in-depth insight into the vibrant world of aviation, a sector that is constantly growing and where demand for staff is on the rise. Taking a comprehensive approach, you will explore everything from how air transport operates and the management of airports and heliports, to environmental impact and airport planning. You will learn about port operations and developments in the sector, equipping you with key skills for understanding the complexity of airport infrastructure. This course is ideal for those looking to break into an industry that is key to the global economy, offering valuable career opportunities. The online format will allow you to access the content flexibly, adapting to your needs and learning pace, and will serve as a gateway to a world full of possibilities.
An Introduction to Airports
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic workings of air transport in a global context.
- Identify the key features of airports and heliports.
- To analyse the environmental impact of airport infrastructure.
- To assess territorial integration in airport planning.
- Identify the main operations in the airport sector.
- Describe the historical development of the airport sector.
- To recognise the current challenges in airport management.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. AIR TRANSPORT
Aircraft and airports
Modes of transport and air transport
Stakeholders involved in air transport
International conventions. The Chicago Convention
ICAO and other international organisations
TEACHING UNIT 2. AIRPORTS AND HELIPORTS
Parts of the airport (I)
Parts of the airport (II)
Helipads
Air navigation and airports
Areas restricted by obstacles
TEACHING UNIT 3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, TERRITORIAL INTEGRATION AND AIRPORT PLANNING
The environmental impact of airports
Airports and climate change
Territorial integration
Airport planning (I)
Airport planning (II)
TEACHING UNIT 4. PORT OPERATIONS AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE SECTOR
Airport operations (I)
Airport Operations (II)
Operational safety (Safety)
Trends in air traffic
Trends and outlook for the aviation sector