Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
ABOUT THE COURSE: Air transportation plays a pivotal role in the global economy, enabling rapid movement of people and goods across vast distances. The modern air transport system is a complex, highly coordinated network that includes not only aircraft and airlines, but also airports, air traffic management systems, and international regulatory frameworks. This course aims to offer a comprehensive overview of four key pillars of the air transport ecosystem, viz.,Airlines – understanding airline operations, business models, fleet management, scheduling, and the economics of air travel. Airports – exploring airport planning, design, operations, passenger flow, ground handling, and infrastructure development. Air Traffic Management (ATM) – examining the systems and technologies that ensure safe, efficient airspace utilization, including navigation, surveillance, and control strategies.Global Aviation Perspectives – providing insight into international aviation organizations (like ICAO, IATA, FAA, EASA), regulatory frameworks, safety standards, sustainability challenges, and emerging trends in global aviation. India is poised to become one of the largest aviation markets in the world. With rapid airport expansion, increasing airline fleets, and major government initiatives, there is an urgent need for engineer to appreciate the broader landscape of air transportation sector. By equipping students with a multidisciplinary foundation in air transportation, this course will help bridge the gap between technical education and the dynamic needs of the global Aviation industry, and prepare them for a career in airport and airline planning, aviation consultancy, air traffic services, and policy-making bodies.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical and Civil Engineering, and students from other disciplines who are interested to get an overview of this field.PREREQUISITES: Exposure to basic mathematics, and Aerospace Engineering terms. Having completed the NPTEL Course: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering/Flight would be desirable, though not a pre-requisiteINDUSTRY SUPPORT: All industries and companies dealing with various aspects of Air Transportation, e.g., Airlines, Airports, Air Traffic Management, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul of aircraft, and Regulatory agencies, e.g., DGCA and AAI
