Aviation Market Analysis and Forecasting Assignment

Market Analysis (35%):
a) What is the demand profile and competitive environment of the current aviation market to/from Birmingham?
b) What are the key factors that have historically driven demand in this market?
c) Have traffic trends been consistent ?
d) What is the forecast for the future in the short, medium and long term ?
e) What are the opportunities, challenges and threats to the market ?
f) Analyse and critically evaluate the importance of different factors that could influence the demand for air transport to/from Birmingham in the future.
Forecasting (35%):
a) Select and make a passenger forecast for TWO routes that are currently operating from Birmingham for a three year period from 2020 to 2022 inclusive.
b) Select and make a 1 year passenger forecast for ONE new route that is not currently operating from Birmingham.
c) Select TWO routes that are currently operated by at least TWO airlines from Birmingham and calculate the airlines projected individual market share in 2020 using the QSI index.
You should consider the different elements of the QSI index and which factors should be included in your projections for the most accurate result.
You may assume that the frequency, timings, fares and aircraft type employed are as per 2019. For part a) and b) please ensure that you make clear the forecasting methodology that you are using.

Effective Briefings in Aviation 
Required 
Use this link https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Flight_Preparation_and_Conducting_Effective_Briefings_(OGHFA_BN). Don’t forget the Bibliography

Airport Project  
Instruction  
Select an airport of your choice. It can be any international airport in the US such as JFK Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport,  Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, etc
This paper should be an introduction to an  international airport in the US.
Discuss such items as the location, NPIAS classification, surrounding community, its relationship
to the collocated reliever and general aviation facilities, as well as any other information you
deem important, including information from the FAA Master Record and Airport Data Sheets.

Human Errors in Aviation Maintenance and Inspection
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) in Aviation Organizations
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine the top five (this number is a starting point) human errors in aviation maintenance and inspection, and what Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations can do to prevent or at least minimize the human errors in
aviation maintenance.
Alsol needed is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) Analysis page. This presentation must address the core program outcomes; as part of this presentation, you will use critical thinking to present a SWOT analysis of your project highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within your problem-solving project. Your analysis of your project must include a minimum of three bullet points for each of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Compile a brief summary of your SWOT analyses into a one-page document. Be sure to answer the following questions: Does your project have unacceptable weaknesses or threats? Are the strengths and opportunities better for one of the platforms?
*I will include a SWOT template.*
-The Annotated bibliography will be at least 10 references, just like the reference page.
Body has to hit these three program outcomes:
1. Aviation Maintenance: The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the fundamentals of aviation
maintenance, commonly accepted maintenance practices and global regulations applicable to the aviation maintenance industry.
2. Aviation Maintenance Management: The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of management functions
applicable to aviation maintenance operation for all types of aerial vehicles.
3. Aviation Maintenance Safety: The student will be able to demonstrate a comprehension and application of the basic concepts of ground and
flight safety pertaining to the aviation maintenance industry.