International aviation is a massive and complex industry that is crucial
to our global economy and way of life. Designed for the next generation
of aviation professionals, Fundamentals of International Aviation,
second edition, flips the traditional approach to aviation education.
Instead of focusing on one career in one country, it introduces readers
to the air transport sector on a global scale with a broad view of all
the interconnected professional groups.
This text provides a foundation of 'how aviation works' in preparation
for any career in the field (including regulators, maintenance
engineers, pilots, flight attendants, airline and airport managers,
dispatchers, and air traffic controllers, among many others). Each
chapter introduces a different cross-section of the industry, from air
law to operations, security to environmental impacts. A variety of
learning tools are built into each chapter, including 24 case studies
that describe an aviation accident related to each topic. This second
edition adds new learning features, geographic representation from
Africa, a new chapter on economics, full-color illustrations, and
updated and enhanced online resources.
This accessible and engaging textbook provides a foundation of industry
awareness that will support a range of aviation careers. It also offers
current air transport professionals an enriched understanding of the
practices and challenges that make up the rich fabric of international
aviation.
