...out of 3.6 points | | | Which of the following statements concerning the Federal Airport Act of 1946 is not correct?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Smaller cities greatly benefited from the federal financial support. | | | | | Question 33.6 out of 3.6 points | | | The Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | imposed taxes on all users of the airport and airway system. | | | | | Question 43.6 out of 3.6 points | | | Under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1982, theAnswer | | | | | Selected Answer: | All of the above | | | | | Question 53.6 out of 3.6 points | | | The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was created by theAnswer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Department of Transportation Act. | | | | | Question 63.6 out of 3.6 points | | | Which of the following was not a reason for passage of the act creating the Department of Transportation?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | To promote the development of civil aeronautics. | | | | | Question 73.6 out of 3.6 points | | | The NTSB is charged with all of the following responsibilities, exceptAnswer | | | | | Selected Answer: | research and development with respect to navigation facilities. | | | | | Question 83.6 out of 3.6 points | | | Air Traffic Control would be an example of the FAA's responsibility in the area ofAnswer | | | ...
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...| 1 On September 11, 2001 I was heading out with my nephew Alex to family court and my husband Tony could not be with me that day. He was working with Marc Green on the campaign for Mayor of NYC and on that day it happened to be the day to vote to determine who would run for mayor. While driving to the court house, I received a disturbing call from him saying that there had been a plane crash at the twin towers and he was told to get back in his uniform and get to the site. Tony worked for FDNY as a paramedic and on that day all of the public health employees for NYC were called in for an emergency. This specific occurrence has had a great impact in our society and on public health. Security was breached due to the lack of an intense airport security. Since then our government has worked on how this can be prevented from happening to the USA again. The first order of business after the attacks involved a few plans to solve the problems at hand then later and determine how to make them long-term changes. “The Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (2001), was allotted five billion in grants and ten billion in credit for airlines as form of compensation for 9-11. The reason behind this was to aid airports all across America in returning to their “usual business” since all airports were re-opening after a period of time since 9-11.” (Goldberg, 2003) The Public Health Security and Bio Terrorism Preparedness & Response Act of 2002 were also passed...
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...Ford Report on the BUSINESS IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE FORD REPORT ON THE BUSINESS IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE Table of Contents Foreword 1 Introduction Implications Actions Challenges Convergent Issues Commitment 2 2 3 3 3 Background The climate issue Business Drivers Market Share Regulatory compliance Shareholder value Industry Considerations 4 4 4 4 5 5 Strategic Roadmap Strategic principles Strategic actions Product Policy Plants People Partnerships 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 9 Conclusion 10 Appendix 1 Excerpt from 2004-2005 Sustainability Report 11-20 Appendix 2 California GHG regulations 21 Foreword In November 2004, Ford Motor Company received a shareholder resolution from the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) and the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (Ceres) and others requesting we release information specific to our greenhouse gas emissions strategy. Much of the information requested is reported annually in our Sustainability Report (formerly called the Corporate Citizenship Report), and we have excerpted the most recent Sustainability Report as an appendix to this report. However, we agreed to publish the industry's first report dedicated to the issue of climate change and its effect on our business as well as the automotive industry as a whole. While we have worked closely with ICCR, Ceres and other stakeholders throughout the writing of this report, the material contained here is is our view of this...
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...VICTIM RIGHTS, ADVOCACY, AND JUSTICE IN OUR POST-9/11 NATION Though there had been terrorist attacks in the United States prior to September 11, 2001, the events on that day in the skies above America, and in the cities of Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Shanksville, PA led to an unprecedented focus on the rights of victims and survivors, and historical expectations were placed upon our government as Americans looked to our leaders for protection, reparations, and justice. In some estimation, our government reacted swiftly, passing legislative measures that would reinforce the strength of the American economy. In other respects, individuals found it necessary to form private groups to advocate for measures and benefits that would not otherwise have become law without their fight. Certainly, in the realm of victim rights, advocacy, and the demand for justice, our post-9/11 nation has endured a dramatic metamorphosis. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund was created by Congress through the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (49 USC 40101), shortly after 9/11 to compensate victims (or their families) of the attack, should they agree not to sue. There was no such government compensation for other tragedies on American soil, such as the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City or the Katrina hurricane disaster. In this instance, the airlines asked Congress for help, and Congress decided that the airline industry “must remain...
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...our daily lives with any costs. In our report, we will explain more details about the relationship of terrorism and transportation. Transportation has always been a target or method for terrorism to transfer their message to the public. While transportation keeps economic moving, nationally and globally, business relies on transport and transport systems at every level no matter transferring goods, transporting customers or staff commuting. From jet airliners to mass transit buses and rail terminals, vehicles and transport facilities are all-too familiar targets of terrorist attacks in all country and abroad. The impact of large-scale disruption of transport infrastructures can be critical for national and global business because transport systems have long been viewed as targets for terrorists groups worldwide. Also we will elaborate more on how terrorism can be spread or being use through the four methods of transportation like rail, road, aviation and maritime. For the incident strikes on the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York on September 11, 2001, this has exposed critical security flaws within the United States transportation system which required urgent attention. The first attack on public transportation involving weapons of mass destruction occurred in 1995 when the Japanese doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo released sarin gas into the Tokyo subway system. Then we will explain about what are the factors and effect of terrorism behavior....
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... Abstract This paper explains the challenges faced by two major U.S. airlines, United and Continental airlines in an attempt to merge, and form the world's largest airline based in the United States. This consideration is based in relation to the movement of passengers via air traffic. The airline merge occurred in order for each airline to survive and be competitive within the airline industry. The paper explains briefly the reason for this merger, the strategy it used and went through to accomplish the merger. It also explains some pros and cons the merger and management faced. It explains the vision of the newly created company in reference to where they want to be in the future and the profit of revenue they foresee to earn with this merger. This paper outlines the structural change the new United Airlines came up with after the merger took place and how both United and Continental Airlines management, employees, and customers adapted to the merge. Continental Airlines and United Airlines Merger The merger of United and Continental airlines that was under way in 2008 formed the third’s world largest airline. This merge occurred during the decrease of air travel from heightened security measures against terrorism and high fuel costs. During this time, the United States government also tried to help by giving the airline industry monetary bailouts so that the industry would remain solvent. 1. Executive Summary a. Describe the organization...
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...Geotechnical Engineering I Laboratory NCC/NSS/NSO II Total Credits L-T-P-C 3-0-0-6 3-1-0-8 3-0-0-6 3-0-0-6 3-0-0-6 0-0-3-3 0-0-3-3 0-0-2-0 15-1-6-38 Course Name Structural Analysis II Environmental Engineering II Geotechnical Engineering II Fluid Mechanics Reinforced Concrete Design Geotechnical Engineering II Laboratory Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Total Credits L-T-P-C 3-1-0-8 3-0-0-6 3-0-0-6 3-0-0-6 3-0-0-6 0-0-3-3 0-0-3-3 15-1-6-38 Course Name HSS II Transportation Engineering I Construction Technology and Management Design of Steel Structures Hydraulics and Hydraulic Structures Transportation Engineering I Laboratory Hydraulics and Hydraulic Structures Lab Total Credits L-T-P-C 2-0-0-4 3-0-0-6 3-0-0-6 3-1-0-8 3-0-0-6 0-0-3-3 0-0-3-3 15-1-6-36 6th Semester Course No. HS XXX CE 302 CE 304 CE 306 CE 308 CE 332 CE 334 7th Semester Course No. HS xx CE 401 CE 4xx CE 4xx XX 4xx CE 431 Course Name HSS III Transportation Engineering II Departmental Elective I Departmental Elective II Open...
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...Exploring Corporate Strategy CLASSIC CASE STUDIES Chaos in the skies – the airline industry pre- and post-9/11 Gary J. Stockport The case provides an opportunity to analyse the Airline Industry both pre- and post-9/11. It shows how one major event in the business environment can reshape many aspects in both the macro and competitive environment of an industry. In turn this requires a reshaping of strategies for most of the individual companies in the industry in order to cope with this new environment. It also provides an opportunity for students to recommend how airlines might better plan for, as well as react to, disruptive events such as 9/11 happening in the future. ● ● ● This is a true story from the many stories of 11 September 2001. It was a typically routine early morning flight home. United flight 890 had left Narita Japan several hours earlier, and the sun would be coming up any minute. Captain Jim Hosking was looking forward to getting home to see his wife in LA. Suddenly a message from the cockpit teleprinter came in from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). Such messages were routine, advising of bad weather or maintenance requirements. However, this message was different and it read: UA890 NRTLAX – –MESSAGE FROM CHIDD– THERE HAS BEEN A TERRORIST ATTACK AGAINST UAL AND AAL AIRCRAFT. WE ARE AT HIGH ALERT. WE ARE ADVDa THERE MAY BE ADDTLb HIGHJACKINGS IN PROGRESS. SHUT DOWN ALL ACCESS TO FLIGHT DECK. UNABLE TO ELABORATE FURTHER. a b ADVD – Advised ADDTL...
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...offered customer related solutions etc. Delta realized that they did not have a comprehensive solution to dealing with the low cost carriers in the market. One of the simplest solutions proposed by Delta management was the idea that Delta could launch its own low cost subsidiary, however, looking at the rest of the airline industry, low cost subsidiaries seemed to be ideas that were either immediate failures or unsustainable over time. According to experts, they had “never seen a high-cost carrier transform itself into a low cost carrier”. With or without this option, Delta would have to find a solution to this problem. The airline industry in the United States is immense, with more than 620 million passengers and over $81 billion in fares in 2001 alone. Unfortunately, while immense in size, in terms of profit, the airline industry continued to perform below the average for other industries. Many investments made by the larger carriers were not profitable and the tragedy of 9/11 put more pressure on this already struggling industry. For nearly 40 years, the US airline industry had operated within strict and specific operating rules under the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). The CAB determined and assigned routes for each carrier, which were typically a mixture of lucrative and moderately profitable routes. CAB also controlled fares, and dealt with airline labor unions. Salaries and...
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...Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng Maynila Submitted to: Prof. Carlos Sison Production Operation Management II Submitted by: Ronaliza M. Dimapilis BBM-MBA Best Practices in Product Management Product management is an important role within any company, especially in a startup where the product is still evolving. Part cat herder, part strategist, and part analyst, if one thing is certain about a Product Manager, it’s that they need to constantly be on their toes and ready to rally a team behind a decision. The challenge of a Product Manager is to provide a solution to our consumers — one which can be translated into product requirements that are actionable for developers and designers. One of the greatest challenges also of a product manager is not only to give solutions to your customer needs & wants but also to give a highly sustainable and profitable Product to your organization or company. When I started my career as a product manager 3 years ago, things are quite different from what they are decades ago. Lucky we, that there were a lot of books or training courses, there were a lot of associations, blogs, or newsletter that are readily available and easy to access because of internets and social media. That could help us and gain some insights about product management. Let me share to you what I have learned about the best practices of product management from the book of “ 42 Rules of product management” written by Brian Lawley and Greg Cohen of 280...
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...Exchange rates 5 Interest rates 6 Security Factors 6 The Threat of close substitutes and rivals 7 HIGH FIXED COSTS; 7 AIRPORTS 7 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES 9 Threat of new entrants 9 Suppliers: 9 Buyers: 9 Substitutes: 9 Competitive rivalry: 9 Section B 10 Firm Infrastructure 10 Human Resource Management 10 Technology Development 11 Procurement 12 Inbound logistics 12 Operations 12 Outbound logistics 13 Marketing and Sales 13 Service 13 Margin 14 Joint Venture 14 SECTION C 15 Ryanair Business Strategy 15 Low Fares: 15 Customer service: 15 Frequent Point-to-Point Flights on Short-Haul Routes: 15 Low Operating Costs: 15 Taking Advantage of the Internet: 16 Commitment to Safety and Quality Maintenance: 16 Enhancement of Operating Results through Ancillary Services: 16 Analysis of the airline business models 16 Ryanair’s strategy in future: 17 Focused Criteria for Growth: 17 New Aircraft-markers: 18 New design ‘standing seats’ 18 SWOT Analysis 19 Strengths 19 Weakness 19 Opportunities 19 Threats 19 BIBLIOGRAPHY 20 RYANAIR THE COMPANY The company was incorporated in 1995 and became Ryanair limited, and in 1996 it changed to a holding company for Ryanair limited. Registered no: 249885 and located in Ireland and with registered offices at: Ryanair limited Corporate Headquarters Dublin Airport Co Dublin Ireland Phone: 353-1-812-12121984 Fax: 353-1-812-1213 Ryanair...
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...Climate Change and Corporate Environmental Responsibility Dewan Mahboob Hossain (1) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (2) (1) Dewan Mahboob Hossain Assistant Professor Department of Accounting & Information Systems University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh Email: dewanmahboob@univdhaka.edu (2) M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, PhD (Stirling, UK) Professor, Department of Finance, and Executive Director Center for Microfinance and Development University of Dhaka Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh. Email: mjac_dubd@yahoo.com Introduction Abstract Climate change, as an international environmental issue, is getting a lot of attention. The negative effects of climate change have become one of the most talked about issues among Governments, scientists, environmentalists and others. It is said that business activities are affecting the climate negatively. In order to minimize the negative effects of climate change, the activities of the businesses should be controlled and encouraged to perform in a socially responsible manner. The article focuses on the responsibilities and the responses of businesses on climate change issues. The article first highlights on two prominent issues: Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Environmental Responsibility. Then the article introduces climate change as an international environmental concern. Then, by going through several published literature, the article highlights various responsibilities of business towards climate...
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...This page intentionally left blank Office of Solid Waste And Emergency Response (5102G) EPA 542-R-04-015 September 2004 www.epa.gov/tio clu-in.org/marketstudy Cleaning Up the Nation’s Waste Sites: Markets and Technology Trends 2004 Edition This page intentionally left blank Notice Preparation of this report has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under contract number 68-W-03-038. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendations for use. This document is intended for information purposes and does not create new nor alter existing Agency policy or guidance. The document does not impose any requirements or obligations on EPA, states, other federal agencies, or the regulated community. A limited number of printed copies of Cleaning Up the Nation’s Waste Sites: Markets and Technology Trends, 2004 Edition is available free of charge by mail or by facsimile from: U.S. EPA/National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) P.O. Box 42419 Cincinnati, OH 45242-2419 Telephone: 513-489-8190 or 800-490-9198 Fax: 513-489-8695 A portable document format (PDF) version of this report is available for viewing or downloading from the Hazardous Waste Cleanup Information (CLU-IN) web site at http://clu-in.org/marketstudy. Printed copies can also be ordered through that web address, subject to availability. For More Information For more information about remediation...
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...THE Louis Berger Group, INC. Engineers Planners Scientists Economists THE SERVICES GROUP The Tourism Industry in Iraq IZDIHAR— USAID Contract #267-C-00-04-00435-00 Table of Contents i TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Executive Summary...........................................................................1 II. Tourism: A Global and Regional Perspective...................................3 A. Profile of the Global Tourism Industry................................................................................3 1. Key Trends in Tourism...........................................................................................3 a. Long haul trips on the rise.........................................................................4 b. Safety and security: a growing concern....................................................4 c. “High Value” specialized travel preferred for optimal benefits and experiences..............................................................................................4 B. Growing Tourism Segments...............................................................................................5 1. Cultural...
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...INTRODUCTION MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRASPORT, OR MAGLEV, IS A FORM OF TRANSPORTATION THAT SUSPENDS, GUIDES AND PROPELS VEHICLES VIA ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE Air flights are and will remain beyond the reach of a major section of society, particularly in India. Moreover there are problems of wastage of time in air traffic delays and 2 growing safety concerns. Trends in increased mobility of large masses with changing lifestyle for more comfort are leading to congestion on roads with automobiles. Besides, increasing pollution levels from automobiles, depleting fuel resources, critical dependence on the fuel import and due to a limited range of mobility of buses and cars the need for fast and reliable transportation is increasing throughout the world. High-speed rail has been the solution for many countries. Trains are fast, comfortable, and energy-efficient and magnetic levitation may be an even better solution.Development of magnetic levitated transport systems is under progress in developed countries and it is just a matter of time they make inroads to India as well. Therefore, it will be interesting to know about the science and technology behind mass ground transport system known as "magnetic flight". A LITTLE HISTORY In 1922 a German engineer named Hermann Kemper recorded his first ideas for an electromagnetic levitation train. He received a patent in 1934 and one year later demonstrated the first functioning...
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