EA6003E - Aircraft and Air Transport System

Objectives

General objective:

After completing this module, the student will have a broad understanding of the aircraft, flight techniques, aircraft manufacturing and current aspects regarding the economics of air transportation.

Detailed objectives:

After completing this module, the student will be able to :
- Understand the role of each actor of air transportation and their influence economics in this sector;
- Know the impact of meteorology for aviation ;
- Understand the organization of airspace and have a view of air traffic control ;
- Have a broad understanding of the aircraft aerodynamic and design principles ;
- Recognize different types of aircraft and their specific features;
- Understand the main challenges faced by an aircraft manufacturer;
- Describe flight performances of aircraft;
- Have an overview of airport operator organizations and challenges.

Hours

• Lecture : 28h

Form of assessment

Total assessment hours: 4