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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTACKNOWLEDGEMENT I give my hearty thanks to ASHITA MA’AM our I give my hearty thanks to ASHITA MA’AM our

aviation faculty who helped me a lot in aviation faculty who helped me a lot in completing this project with perfection. I thank completing this project with perfection. I thank her for her help & guidance. She helped us her for her help & guidance. She helped us understand the subject very well.understand the subject very well.

I am also thankful to my parents & friends for I am also thankful to my parents & friends for their co-operation.their co-operation.

Last but not the least but I am also thankful to Last but not the least but I am also thankful to GOD for showing me the right path and being in GOD for showing me the right path and being in my difficultymy difficulty..

THANK YOU…………………THANK YOU…………………

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION Mr. JRD TATAMr. JRD TATA is know as the ‘ is know as the ‘FATHER OF FATHER OF

INDIAN CIVIL AVIATION’.INDIAN CIVIL AVIATION’. On 8On 8thth March 1948,AIR INDIA INTERNATIONAL was March 1948,AIR INDIA INTERNATIONAL was

incorporated.incorporated. 1515thth June 1953 two CORPORATIONS- AIR INDIA June 1953 two CORPORATIONS- AIR INDIA

INTERNATIONAL LIMITED & INDIAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED & INDIAN AIRLINES CORPORATION came into formal existence.CORPORATION came into formal existence.

11stst Aug 1953 the AIR CORPORATION ACT was Aug 1953 the AIR CORPORATION ACT was passed by the parliament, whereby all airlines in passed by the parliament, whereby all airlines in INDIA were nationalised. INDIA were nationalised.

CONTENT’SCONTENT’S

LOW COST AIRLINESLOW COST AIRLINES INCREASED NO. OF DOMESTIC AIRLINESINCREASED NO. OF DOMESTIC AIRLINES INDIA’S IMPROVING ECONOMYINDIA’S IMPROVING ECONOMY ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED BY A CABIN CREWATTRIBUTES REQUIRED BY A CABIN CREW A 300A 300 A 350A 350 ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF AVIATION INDUDTRYADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF AVIATION INDUDTRY COMPARISON OF A 300 & A 380COMPARISON OF A 300 & A 380 JUSTIFICATIONJUSTIFICATION CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION BIBLOGRAPHYBIBLOGRAPHY

LOW COST AIRLINESLOW COST AIRLINES

A low cost airline is an airline that A low cost airline is an airline that offers generally low fares in offers generally low fares in exchange for eliminating many exchange for eliminating many traditional passengers services.traditional passengers services.

The term originated within the airline industry The term originated within the airline industry referring to airlines with a lower operating cost referring to airlines with a lower operating cost structure than their competitors.structure than their competitors.

Low-cost carriers pose a serious threat to Low-cost carriers pose a serious threat to traditional "full service" airlines, since the high traditional "full service" airlines, since the high cost structure of full-service carriers prevents cost structure of full-service carriers prevents them from competing effectively on price - the them from competing effectively on price - the most important factor among most consumers most important factor among most consumers when selecting a carrier. when selecting a carrier.

The low cost airlines in INDIA areThe low cost airlines in INDIA are DeccanDeccan Go Air Go Air IndiGo IndiGo Jagson Airlines Jagson Airlines JetLite JetLite SpiceJetSpiceJet

The concept originated in the US before The concept originated in the US before spreading to EUROPE in the early 1990’s.spreading to EUROPE in the early 1990’s.

India’s first low cost carrier, AIR DECCAN India’s first low cost carrier, AIR DECCAN started service on AUG 25,2003.started service on AUG 25,2003.

The airline’s fares for the Delhi-Bangalore The airline’s fares for the Delhi-Bangalore route were 30% less than those offered by route were 30% less than those offered by it’s rivals such as Indian Airlines, Air it’s rivals such as Indian Airlines, Air Sahara & Jet Airways on the same route.Sahara & Jet Airways on the same route.

Air Deccan now faces stiff competition Air Deccan now faces stiff competition from other low cost carriers like JETLITE, from other low cost carriers like JETLITE, SPICE JET, GO AIR& PARAMOUNT.SPICE JET, GO AIR& PARAMOUNT.

INDIGO AIRLINES recently placed an order INDIGO AIRLINES recently placed an order for 100 airbus A320’s with 6 billion USD for 100 airbus A320’s with 6 billion USD during the Paris Air Show, the highest by during the Paris Air Show, the highest by an INDIA domestic carrier.an INDIA domestic carrier.

EFFECTSEFFECTS High profit to aviation industry as it is High profit to aviation industry as it is

attracting the common man to fulfill attracting the common man to fulfill his wish of flying.his wish of flying.

Cost effective, employment Cost effective, employment generation & takes less time to generation & takes less time to travel.travel.

Increase in number of flights.Increase in number of flights. Increase in economy.Increase in economy.

INCREASED NUMBER OF INCREASED NUMBER OF DOMESTIC AIRLINESDOMESTIC AIRLINES

Airlines which fly within the country or Airlines which fly within the country or domestically are called as DOMESTIC AIRLINE.domestically are called as DOMESTIC AIRLINE.

The domestic airlines in INDIA areThe domestic airlines in INDIA are INDIAN AIRLINESINDIAN AIRLINES JET AIRWAYSJET AIRWAYS KINGFISHER AIRWAYSKINGFISHER AIRWAYS INDIGO AIRLINESINDIGO AIRLINES SPICEJETSPICEJET JETLITEJETLITE GO AIRGO AIR KINGFISHER REDKINGFISHER RED PARAMOUNT AIRWAYSPARAMOUNT AIRWAYS

India's booming economy, and the India's booming economy, and the deregulation of the aviation industry, has deregulation of the aviation industry, has brought about a huge increase in the brought about a huge increase in the number of domestic airlines in India in number of domestic airlines in India in recent years.recent years.

Passengers can now choose from one Passengers can now choose from one government owned full service airline, three government owned full service airline, three privately owned full service airlines, and privately owned full service airlines, and five privately owned low cost carriers.five privately owned low cost carriers.

Indian Airlines is India's government Indian Airlines is India's government owned, full service domestic airline, based owned, full service domestic airline, based in Mumbai.in Mumbai.

Jet Airways is widely regarded as India's Jet Airways is widely regarded as India's biggest and best airline and has bases in biggest and best airline and has bases in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore.Chennai, and Bangalore.

Indigo Airlines is based in Delhi and flies to Indigo Airlines is based in Delhi and flies to around 15 destinations all over InDIA. around 15 destinations all over InDIA.

EFFECTSEFFECTS Common mans dreams of flying Common mans dreams of flying

come truecome true More an more profitMore an more profit Job opportunitiesJob opportunities Increase in share market and hence Increase in share market and hence

more investment in aviation industrymore investment in aviation industry Economy of INDIA effectedEconomy of INDIA effected More an more airports ,runways, etc.More an more airports ,runways, etc.

INDIA’S IMPROVING INDIA’S IMPROVING ECONOMYECONOMY

Consumers have capacity to afford Consumers have capacity to afford air travel.air travel.

Consumers have money to spend on Consumers have money to spend on tourism, religious tourism & business tourism, religious tourism & business trips, etc.trips, etc.

Competition amongst the Airlines Competition amongst the Airlines has resulted in sharp decline in air has resulted in sharp decline in air fares.fares.

Standard of living has increased.Standard of living has increased.

Due to improving economy & Due to improving economy & industries, more an more foreign industries, more an more foreign companies have invested.companies have invested.

MNC’s have also started a new MNC’s have also started a new airlines.airlines.

Due to growing AVIATION INDUSTRY, Due to growing AVIATION INDUSTRY, a number of job opportunities are a number of job opportunities are being applicable for air staff & pilots.being applicable for air staff & pilots.

Infrastructure is improving.Infrastructure is improving.

PROFIT TO AVIATION INDUSTRYPROFIT TO AVIATION INDUSTRY These factors are interrelated as inThese factors are interrelated as in Low cost airlinesLow cost airlines Increased in number of domestic Increased in number of domestic

airlinesairlines INDIA’S improving economyINDIA’S improving economy

QUALITIES OF CABIN CREWQUALITIES OF CABIN CREW PLEASING PERSONALITY.PLEASING PERSONALITY. PATIENCE.. PATIENCE.. FRIENDLY. FRIENDLY. REPONSIBLE.REPONSIBLE. WELL GROOMED.WELL GROOMED. EMPHATETIC.EMPHATETIC. LEADERSHIP QUALITIES.LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. TEAM SPIRIT.TEAM SPIRIT. MATURED THINKING.MATURED THINKING. DISCIPLINED.DISCIPLINED. GOOD PEOPLE’S SKILL.GOOD PEOPLE’S SKILL. GOOD COMMUNICATION.GOOD COMMUNICATION. ACTS LIKE A GUIDE TO THE CUSTOMER WHO ARE NEW.ACTS LIKE A GUIDE TO THE CUSTOMER WHO ARE NEW. GOOD KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE AIRLINE HE/SHE IS WORKING IN.GOOD KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE AIRLINE HE/SHE IS WORKING IN. GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE KNOWLEDGE.GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE KNOWLEDGE.

REMEMBER THINGS NOT ONLY REMEMBER THINGS NOT ONLY SAFETY PROCEDURES BUT ALSO SAFETY PROCEDURES BUT ALSO HOW TO HANDLE UNRULY HOW TO HANDLE UNRULY PASSENGERS & LIST GOES ON.PASSENGERS & LIST GOES ON.

SAFETY & COMFORT OF OTHERS SAFETY & COMFORT OF OTHERS SHOULD BE FIRST PRIORTISED.SHOULD BE FIRST PRIORTISED.

SERVICE WITH SMILESERVICE WITH SMILE QUICK DECISION TAKERQUICK DECISION TAKER COMPOSED AND ATTENTIVECOMPOSED AND ATTENTIVE

TASK 5 TASK 5 A 300A 300

The The Airbus A300Airbus A300 is a short- to medium-range wide is a short- to medium-range wide body aircraft. Launched in 1972 as the world's first body aircraft. Launched in 1972 as the world's first twin-engined wide body, it was the first product of twin-engined wide body, it was the first product of the Airbus consortium of European aerospace the Airbus consortium of European aerospace companies, wholly owned today by EADS. companies, wholly owned today by EADS.

TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY Airbus partners employed the latest technology, some Airbus partners employed the latest technology, some

derived from the CONCORDE. On entry into service in 1974, derived from the CONCORDE. On entry into service in 1974, the A300 was very advanced and influenced later subsonic the A300 was very advanced and influenced later subsonic airliner designs. The technological highlights include:airliner designs. The technological highlights include:

Advanced wings by de HAVILLAND with: Advanced wings by de HAVILLAND with: Supercritical airfoil structure for economical performance Supercritical airfoil structure for economical performance advanced aerodynamically efficient flight controls advanced aerodynamically efficient flight controls

222-inch diameter circular fuselage section for 8-abreast 222-inch diameter circular fuselage section for 8-abreast passenger seating and wide enough for 2 LD3 cargo passenger seating and wide enough for 2 LD3 cargo containers side-by-side containers side-by-side

Structures made from metal billets, reducing weight Structures made from metal billets, reducing weight First airliner to be fitted with wind shear protection First airliner to be fitted with wind shear protection Advanced autopilots capable of flying the aircraft from Advanced autopilots capable of flying the aircraft from

climb-out to landing climb-out to landing Electrically controlled braking system Electrically controlled braking system

Later A300s incorporate other Later A300s incorporate other advanced features such asadvanced features such as

2-man crew by automating the flight 2-man crew by automating the flight engineer’s functions, an industry first engineer’s functions, an industry first

Glass cockpit flight instruments Glass cockpit flight instruments Extensive use of composites for an Extensive use of composites for an

aircraft of its era aircraft of its era Center-of-gravity control by shifting Center-of-gravity control by shifting

around fuel around fuel The first airliner to use wingtip The first airliner to use wingtip

fences for better aerodynamics fences for better aerodynamics

Airbus A300 fuselage cross-section, Airbus A300 fuselage cross-section, showing the passenger compartment showing the passenger compartment above and the baggage area below. above and the baggage area below.

DimensionsDimensions Length -54.10mLength -54.10m Height -16.54mHeight -16.54m Wingspan -44.84m Wingspan -44.84m Fuselage Diameter -5.64mFuselage Diameter -5.64m Cabin Width 5.28m Cabin Width 5.28m Forward Cargo Hold 75.1cubic Forward Cargo Hold 75.1cubic

metermeter Middle / Rear Cargo Hold -55 Middle / Rear Cargo Hold -55

cubic metercubic meter

A 310:-The A 310:-The Airbus A310Airbus A310 is a is a medium to long-range wide body medium to long-range wide body airliner. airliner.

Launched in 1978, it was the second Launched in 1978, it was the second aircraft created by the Airbus aircraft created by the Airbus consortium of European aerospace consortium of European aerospace companies, which is now fully owned companies, which is now fully owned by EADS.by EADS.

The A310 is a shortened derivative The A310 is a shortened derivative of the A300, the first twin-engined of the A300, the first twin-engined wide body airliner. wide body airliner.

A 320:-The A 320:-The Airbus A320 familyAirbus A320 family of of short- to medium-range commercial short- to medium-range commercial passenger airliners are manufactured passenger airliners are manufactured by Airbus.by Airbus.

Family members include the Family members include the A318A318, , A319A319, , A320A320, and , and A321A321, as well as , as well as the the ACJACJ business jet. business jet.

A 330:-The A 330:-The Airbus A330Airbus A330 is a large- is a large-capacity, wide-body, twin-engine, capacity, wide-body, twin-engine, medium-to-long-range commercial medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner. passenger airliner.

It was developed at the same time as It was developed at the same time as the four-engined Airbus A340.the four-engined Airbus A340.

A 320A 320

HISTORY:HISTORY: First FlightFirst Flight 22 February 22 February 19871987

A 340:-The A 340:-The Airbus A340Airbus A340 is a long- is a long-range four-engined wide body range four-engined wide body commercial passenger airliner commercial passenger airliner manufactured by Airbus, a subsidiary manufactured by Airbus, a subsidiary of EADS. of EADS.

A 350:-The A 350:-The Airbus A350Airbus A350 is a long is a long range, mid-sized, wide-body family of range, mid-sized, wide-body family of airliners currently under airliners currently under development, designed to compete development, designed to compete with the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787. with the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787.

A 340A 340

A 350A 350

The The Airbus A350Airbus A350 is a long range, is a long range, mid-sized, wide body family of mid-sized, wide body family of airliners currently under airliners currently under development, designed to compete development, designed to compete with the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787.with the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787.

The A350 will be the first Airbus with The A350 will be the first Airbus with fuselage and wing structures made fuselage and wing structures made primarily of carbon fiber reinforced primarily of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. plastic.

It is scheduled to enter into service in It is scheduled to enter into service in 2013.2013.

INTERIOR OF BUSSINESS CLASSINTERIOR OF BUSSINESS CLASS

High density nine-abreast configuration High density nine-abreast configuration mock-up of the economy class of the mock-up of the economy class of the A350 A350

FUSELAGEFUSELAGE The new XWB fuselage will have a parallel The new XWB fuselage will have a parallel

cross-section width from door 1 to door 4, cross-section width from door 1 to door 4, unlike previous Airbus aircraft to provide unlike previous Airbus aircraft to provide maximum usable volume. maximum usable volume.

The double-lobe fuselage cross-section will The double-lobe fuselage cross-section will have a maximum outer diameter of 5.97 m have a maximum outer diameter of 5.97 m (compared to 5.64 m for the A330/A340).(compared to 5.64 m for the A330/A340).

The cabin's internal diameter will be 5.61 The cabin's internal diameter will be 5.61 m wide at armrest level (compared with m wide at armrest level (compared with 5.49 m of the 787 and 5.86 m of the 777). 5.49 m of the 787 and 5.86 m of the 777).

. In the nine abreast, three-three-. In the nine abreast, three-three-three high density layout, the XWB's three high density layout, the XWB's seat width will be 17.7 in which will seat width will be 17.7 in which will be 0.5 in wider to the proposed be 0.5 in wider to the proposed equivalent seat layout for the Boeing equivalent seat layout for the Boeing 787.787.

the original A350's would be made the original A350's would be made from aluminium – lithium. from aluminium – lithium.

WINGSWINGS With an area of 443 m² (4,740 ft²) it will be With an area of 443 m² (4,740 ft²) it will be

the largest wing ever produced for a single-the largest wing ever produced for a single-deck wide body aircraft. The geometric deck wide body aircraft. The geometric wingspan of 64 m (210 ft) is 3.7 m greater wingspan of 64 m (210 ft) is 3.7 m greater than that of the A330 and the original A350. than that of the A330 and the original A350.

High-speed performance testing has begun High-speed performance testing has begun at the European Transonic Wind tunnel in at the European Transonic Wind tunnel in Cologne, Germany and a final decision Cologne, Germany and a final decision regarding winglet configuration is expected regarding winglet configuration is expected soon soon

DIMENSIONSDIMENSIONS Length-60.5 m Length-60.5 m Wingspan-64 m Wingspan-64 m Wing area-440 m²°Wing area-440 m²° Height-16.9 mHeight-16.9 m Fuselage diameter-5.94 mFuselage diameter-5.94 m Cabin width-5.61 mCabin width-5.61 m

SAFETY EQUIPME NTSSAFETY EQUIPME NTS ASBESTOS GLOVESASBESTOS GLOVES SMOKE GOGGLESSMOKE GOGGLES FIRE AXE/CRASH AXEFIRE AXE/CRASH AXE MEGAPHONEMEGAPHONE SEAT BELTSSEAT BELTS RADIO BEACONRADIO BEACON SAFETY BARRIER STRAPSSAFETY BARRIER STRAPS HARNESSHARNESS MANUAL RELEASE TOOLMANUAL RELEASE TOOL EXITS/DOORS with SLIDE/RAFTSEXITS/DOORS with SLIDE/RAFTS FIRE EXTINGUISHERSFIRE EXTINGUISHERS LIFE VESTSLIFE VESTS OXYGEN MASK WITH FIRST AID OXYGEN MASK WITH FIRST AID FIRST AID KITFIRST AID KIT PHYSICIANS KITPHYSICIANS KIT

SEAT BELT & SHOULDER SEAT BELT & SHOULDER HARNESSHARNESS

SEAT BELTSSEAT BELTS Found on the passenger seats to Found on the passenger seats to

protect the occupants against injury protect the occupants against injury during sudden stops, impacts etc during sudden stops, impacts etc encountered during forced landings, encountered during forced landings, aborted take off, turbulence etc.aborted take off, turbulence etc.

Fastened around hips, as they are Fastened around hips, as they are capable of taking high stress. capable of taking high stress.

AN INFLATABLE LIFE RAFTAN INFLATABLE LIFE RAFT

EXITS/DOORS with EXITS/DOORS with SLIDE/RAFTSSLIDE/RAFTS

Exits used normally for embarking & Exits used normally for embarking & disembarking passengers & crew. Also disembarking passengers & crew. Also used as main exits during emergency.used as main exits during emergency.

The slide/raft opens out when the exit The slide/raft opens out when the exit is opened in the auto/armed mode & is opened in the auto/armed mode & the slide/raft inflates automatically the slide/raft inflates automatically within 5 seconds. Passengers & crew within 5 seconds. Passengers & crew then can slide down safely then can slide down safely

FIRE EXTINGUISHERSFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & SMOKE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & SMOKE GOGGLESGOGGLES

Devices used to contain & overcome Devices used to contain & overcome fire.fire.

They are of two types: halon &water.They are of two types: halon &water.

Thick goggles found in the cockpit, Thick goggles found in the cockpit, which protect eyes against smoke which protect eyes against smoke thus helping crew fight the fire.thus helping crew fight the fire.

INFLIGHT INFLIGHT SERVICESSERVICES

Kingfisher Airlines has sought Kingfisher Airlines has sought clearance from the government as it clearance from the government as it aims to offer inflight mobile services aims to offer inflight mobile services on its international flights. The Airline on its international flights. The Airline wants to offer this service from day wants to offer this service from day one of its international flight services one of its international flight services launch scheduled for August.launch scheduled for August.

The company claims that its aircraft The company claims that its aircraft will have the required infrastructure will have the required infrastructure installed for inflight mobile services.installed for inflight mobile services.

First ClassFirst Class

All seats convert to a fully-flat bed, similar All seats convert to a fully-flat bed, similar to Singapore Airlines suites but smaller. It to Singapore Airlines suites but smaller. It was the second airline in the world to have was the second airline in the world to have private suites.private suites.

All seats have a 29-inch widescreen LCD All seats have a 29-inch widescreen LCD monitor with audio-video on-demand monitor with audio-video on-demand (AVOD), in seat power supply, and USB (AVOD), in seat power supply, and USB ports etc. ports etc.

Jet Airways is the second airline in India to Jet Airways is the second airline in India to have fully-enclosed first class suites on its have fully-enclosed first class suites on its aircraft; each suite has a closeable door, aircraft; each suite has a closeable door, making for a private compartment.making for a private compartment.

It is the third-best first class in the world It is the third-best first class in the world as conducted by Skytrax. as conducted by Skytrax.

INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENTINFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Personal “Distributed” Video:Personal “Distributed” Video: Audio/Video-On-Demand (AVOD):Audio/Video-On-Demand (AVOD): Inflight Satellite TV:Inflight Satellite TV: Inflight SMS:Inflight SMS: Inflight Satellite Radio:Inflight Satellite Radio: Inflight Cell-Phone Use:Inflight Cell-Phone Use:

ADVANTAGES AND ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGE’S DISADVANTAGE’S

OF AVIATION OF AVIATION INDUSTRYINDUSTRY

AdvantagesAdvantages(a) Growth opportunities for pilots, (a) Growth opportunities for pilots, service sectors.service sectors.(b) More fat salary packets.(b) More fat salary packets.(c) Everyone can afford to fly.(c) Everyone can afford to fly.(d) Better international airports are (d) Better international airports are coming up.coming up.(This is while the inflation is under (This is while the inflation is under control and oil prices remain control and oil prices remain same...currently its 120US$/barrel; same...currently its 120US$/barrel; earlier was around US$65-70)earlier was around US$65-70)

Advantage:Advantage: real cuts in capacity and real cuts in capacity and hopefully the elimination of uncompetitive hopefully the elimination of uncompetitive airlines can ensure the long-term viability airlines can ensure the long-term viability of the survivors.of the survivors.Makes travel the easiest. Makes travel the easiest.

It is not too expensive and it uses the It is not too expensive and it uses the latest greatest technological advances to latest greatest technological advances to better the flight. better the flight.

It is also a heavily governed industry so It is also a heavily governed industry so consumer safety for the most part is the consumer safety for the most part is the highest for almost any industry in the highest for almost any industry in the world.world.

Disadvantages:-Disadvantages:-1) Overbooking of flights1) Overbooking of flights2) Very expensive2) Very expensive3) Get charged extra for baggage3) Get charged extra for baggage4) Long lines for security4) Long lines for security5) Safety record gets worse 5) Safety record gets worse 6)Air traffic has increased causing 6)Air traffic has increased causing inconvenience to journey of inconvenience to journey of customer. customer.

Some airlines have cancelled all flights on Some airlines have cancelled all flights on routes that are uneconomic (due to less routes that are uneconomic (due to less people flying now). people flying now).

Some airlines will raise prices to cover Some airlines will raise prices to cover higher fuel costs. If ticket prices are not higher fuel costs. If ticket prices are not raised, airlines will increase their extra raised, airlines will increase their extra charges such as baggage handling, to charges such as baggage handling, to cover overall increased costs. cover overall increased costs. Generally, the economic downturn and Generally, the economic downturn and higher fuel prices will give more higher fuel prices will give more disadvantages than advantages for disadvantages than advantages for consumers. consumers. Also less choice, as fewer flights will be Also less choice, as fewer flights will be scheduled.scheduled.

Some airlines are expected to go broke, Some airlines are expected to go broke, so that will make matters worse for all.so that will make matters worse for all.

Disadvantages:Disadvantages:(As soon as the oil prices increase, inflation (As soon as the oil prices increase, inflation rate moves up)rate moves up)(a) All new pilots will find themselves on the (a) All new pilots will find themselves on the road. All new pilots under training will loose road. All new pilots under training will loose all their money spent by them on their all their money spent by them on their training.training.(b) All big airlines will have to merge with (b) All big airlines will have to merge with each other to make profits.each other to make profits.(c) Air tickets will not be affordable.(c) Air tickets will not be affordable.(d) No new aircrafts will be purchased. As a (d) No new aircrafts will be purchased. As a result, US & European manufacturers will result, US & European manufacturers will also suffer. It will affect them also.also suffer. It will affect them also.

COMPARISON OF A 300 COMPARISON OF A 300 ANDAND

A 380 A 380

Overall length- 63.6mOverall length- 63.6m Height- 16.85 m.Height- 16.85 m. Fuselage diameter -Fuselage diameter -

5.64 m.5.64 m. Maximum cabin width-Maximum cabin width-

5.28 m. 5.28 m. Cabin length-50.35 m. Cabin length-50.35 m.

Wingspan- (geometric) Wingspan- (geometric)

60.3 m. 60.3 m. Wing area (reference) Wing area (reference)

361.6 m.361.6 m. Wing sweep (25% Wing sweep (25%

chord) 30 degrees 30 chord) 30 degrees 30 degrees degrees

Wheelbase 25.6 m. Wheelbase 25.6 m. Wheel track 10.69 m. Wheel track 10.69 m.

Overall length-75.3 m. Overall length-75.3 m.

Height- 17.3 m.Height- 17.3 m. Fuselage diameter -Fuselage diameter -

5.64 m. 5.64 m. Maximum cabin width- Maximum cabin width-

5.28 m.5.28 m. Cabin length -60.98 Cabin length -60.98

m. m. Wingspan-(geometric) Wingspan-(geometric)

63.45 m. 63.45 m. Wing area (reference) Wing area (reference)

439.4 m439.4 m Wing sweep (25% Wing sweep (25%

chord) 31.1 degrees chord) 31.1 degrees 31.1 degrees 31.1 degrees

Wheelbase- 32.89 m.Wheelbase- 32.89 m. Wheel track -10.69 m.Wheel track -10.69 m.

A 300 A 380

Cabin layout of A 300Cabin layout of A 300

CABIN LAYOUT OF A 380CABIN LAYOUT OF A 380

A 300A 300 The The Airbus A300Airbus A300 is a is a

short- to medium-range short- to medium-range wide body aircraft.wide body aircraft.

Single deck, twin-Single deck, twin-engined engined

First flight-First flight-28 October 28 October 19721972

Introduction-Introduction-30 May 30 May 1974 with Air France1974 with Air France

Primary usersPrimary users FedEx ExpressFedEx Express

UPS AirlinesUPS AirlinesAmerican AirlinesAmerican AirlinesJapan AirlinesJapan Airlines

A 380A 380 A 380 is a long-to-A 380 is a long-to-

medium range wide medium range wide body aircraft. body aircraft.

Double-deck, four-Double-deck, four-engineengine

First flight-First flight-27 April 27 April 20052005

Introduced-Introduced-25 25 October 2007 with October 2007 with Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines

Primary usersPrimary users Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines

Emirates AirlineEmirates AirlineQantasQantas

Variants:-A 300-Variants:-A 300-B1,A 300-B2,A300-B1,A 300-B2,A300-B4,A300-600 & A B4,A300-600 & A 300-B10.300-B10.

Variants:-Variants:-Future Future variants A380-variants A380-900900

INFLIGHT SERVICES IN A INFLIGHT SERVICES IN A 300300

FIRST CLASSFIRST CLASS A seat that is 22 in (55.88 cm) wide A seat that is 22 in (55.88 cm) wide

and can extend into a 6ft 6in bed. and can extend into a 6ft 6in bed. It features a 17 in (43.18 cm) LCD It features a 17 in (43.18 cm) LCD

screen and the screen and the SkySuiteSkySuite itself is itself is upholstered in Connolly leather and upholstered in Connolly leather and trimmed with burr wood trimmed with burr wood

INFLIGHT MEALSINFLIGHT MEALS Singapore Airlines offers Singapore Airlines offers World World

Gourmet CuisineGourmet Cuisine in all three classes. in all three classes. Regional dishes are often served on Regional dishes are often served on

their respective flights, such as the their respective flights, such as the Kyo-KaisekiKyo-Kaiseki, , Shi Quan Shi MeiShi Quan Shi Mei, and , and Shahi ThaliShahi Thali meals available for first meals available for first class passengers on flights to Japan, class passengers on flights to Japan, China and India, respectively.China and India, respectively.

INFLIGTH SERVICES IN A INFLIGTH SERVICES IN A 380380

First Class SeatFirst Class Seat At 35 inches wide, the largest seat in the sky is At 35 inches wide, the largest seat in the sky is

exquisitely upholstered in fine-grained leather exquisitely upholstered in fine-grained leather with Mahogany wood trimming. Considerably with Mahogany wood trimming. Considerably wider than any other conventional First Class wider than any other conventional First Class seat, it offers you luxury of the highest order. seat, it offers you luxury of the highest order.

The unique design allows you the freedom to The unique design allows you the freedom to lounge, stretch and relax in virtually any position.lounge, stretch and relax in virtually any position.

As a soothing touch, the ambient mood lighting As a soothing touch, the ambient mood lighting in the cabin is designed to enhance your in the cabin is designed to enhance your surroundings. Whenever you wish, the largest, surroundings. Whenever you wish, the largest, most versatile bed in the sky appears. most versatile bed in the sky appears.

Work, lounge and even dine in a space Work, lounge and even dine in a space that's more personal than any other. Enjoy that's more personal than any other. Enjoy the freedom of sleeping in any position on a the freedom of sleeping in any position on a dedicated sleeping surface.dedicated sleeping surface.

With crisp linen, fluffy pillows and a plush With crisp linen, fluffy pillows and a plush duvet. Complemented by an exclusive duvet. Complemented by an exclusive turndown service.turndown service.

A personal 23 inch LCD screen with 1280 x A personal 23 inch LCD screen with 1280 x 768 pixels, the highest resolution in the sky, 768 pixels, the highest resolution in the sky, gives you sharper images.gives you sharper images.

Combined with surround sound and the Combined with surround sound and the latest in noise-cancelling headphone latest in noise-cancelling headphone technology, it all adds up to a unique technology, it all adds up to a unique cinematic experience. cinematic experience.

FIRST CLASSFIRST CLASS

Singapore Airlines Suites Singapore Airlines Suites Airbus A380 Airbus A380

At up to 35 inches across, your seat is unsurpassed in At up to 35 inches across, your seat is unsurpassed in comfort and space. With a sundeck position, comfort and space. With a sundeck position, adjustable headrest and armrests, and simple adjustable headrest and armrests, and simple electronic controls, lounge in luxury in the most electronic controls, lounge in luxury in the most exclusive seat in the sky. exclusive seat in the sky.

With only 12 extraordinary suites, available to the With only 12 extraordinary suites, available to the most discerning guests on each of the Singapore most discerning guests on each of the Singapore Airlines A380 aircraft.Airlines A380 aircraft.

Even the leather and wood finishes have been Even the leather and wood finishes have been designed in soothing natural hues to enhance the designed in soothing natural hues to enhance the sense of serenity.sense of serenity.

Whether discussing business, or sharing a relaxing Whether discussing business, or sharing a relaxing moment, the Singapore Airlines Suite is exceptionally moment, the Singapore Airlines Suite is exceptionally accommodating, with a soft leather chaise lounge accommodating, with a soft leather chaise lounge across from the armchair and a large dining table. across from the armchair and a large dining table.

On Board EntertainmentOn Board Entertainment

A personal 23 inch LCD screen with 1280 x A personal 23 inch LCD screen with 1280 x 768 pixels, the highest resolution in the sky, 768 pixels, the highest resolution in the sky, gives you sharper images.gives you sharper images.

Combined with surround sound and the Combined with surround sound and the latest in noise-cancelling headphone latest in noise-cancelling headphone technology, it all adds up to a unique technology, it all adds up to a unique cinematic experience.cinematic experience.

Be enthralled by the best in entertainment, Be enthralled by the best in entertainment, featuring an unmatched line-up of the latest featuring an unmatched line-up of the latest movies, TV programmes and music, all at movies, TV programmes and music, all at your convenience. your convenience.

In Flight Meals In Flight Meals Enjoy creative, high quality inflight cuisine Enjoy creative, high quality inflight cuisine

prepared by the world-renowned panel of prepared by the world-renowned panel of chefs, complimented by an equally chefs, complimented by an equally illustrious wine selection specially chosen illustrious wine selection specially chosen by the esteemed wine consultants.by the esteemed wine consultants.

Meal type:Meal type: Breakfast BreakfastChinese Roast Pork with Fried Noodles, Chinese Roast Pork with Fried Noodles, Strawberry yoghurt, Fruit Platter, Muffin Strawberry yoghurt, Fruit Platter, Muffin and Breakfast Roll.and Breakfast Roll.Drink:Drink: Coffee, OJ Coffee, OJ

Meal typeMeal type: : DinnerDinnerAppetiser-Smoked turkey with Appetiser-Smoked turkey with curried pasta saladcurried pasta saladMain course-Fish fillet with fondue of Main course-Fish fillet with fondue of leek and asparagusleek and asparagusCheese-Cheese and crackersCheese-Cheese and crackersDessert-Ice creamDessert-Ice creamDrink: Drink: WaterWater

Meal typeMeal type: : Light Light MealMealAppetiser-Zensai Appetiser-Zensai (selection of Japanese (selection of Japanese appetisers)appetisers)Main Course-Sauteed Main Course-Sauteed prawns and scallops prawns and scallops in minced fish tomato in minced fish tomato sauce served with sauce served with linguine and linguine and vegatablesvegatablesDessert-Cream Dessert-Cream caramel custardcaramel custardDrink: WaterDrink: Water

CURRENT SCENARIO OF CURRENT SCENARIO OF AVIATION INDUSTRYAVIATION INDUSTRY

The Indian aviation industry has shown continued The Indian aviation industry has shown continued growth in recent years with key drivers being growth in recent years with key drivers being positive economic factors (including high GDP positive economic factors (including high GDP growth), industrial performance, corporate growth), industrial performance, corporate profitability/expansion, higher disposable incomes profitability/expansion, higher disposable incomes and growth in consumer spending as well as wider and growth in consumer spending as well as wider availability of low fares. availability of low fares.

Current scenario:Current scenario:The current growth rate in domestic and The current growth rate in domestic and international travel exceeds 25%, the highest in international travel exceeds 25%, the highest in the world. In the period April-September 2006, the the world. In the period April-September 2006, the total aircraft movements witnessed an increase of total aircraft movements witnessed an increase of 29.6% year-on-year to 494.92 thousand aircraft 29.6% year-on-year to 494.92 thousand aircraft movements, as compared to 318.89 thousand movements, as compared to 318.89 thousand during April-September 2005 during April-September 2005

The Indian domestic market grew at almost 50% The Indian domestic market grew at almost 50% in the first half of 2006. On average, full service in the first half of 2006. On average, full service carriers are shedding a remarkable 1.5% of carriers are shedding a remarkable 1.5% of market share every month to low cost carriers.market share every month to low cost carriers.

-Growth Prospects of Indian Aviation Sector-Growth Prospects of Indian Aviation Sector

Future scenario:Future scenario:The aviation industry is expected to grow at a The aviation industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 25% till 2010. compounded annual growth rate of 25% till 2010.

Also, by 2010 Indian airports will be handling Also, by 2010 Indian airports will be handling between 90 and 100 million passengers per year, between 90 and 100 million passengers per year, as against the current 34 million passengers. as against the current 34 million passengers.

It is expected that nearly 80% of this growth will It is expected that nearly 80% of this growth will be driven by the low cost carrier segment (LCC).be driven by the low cost carrier segment (LCC).

By 2008, the LCCs would capture 65% of the By 2008, the LCCs would capture 65% of the direct on-line air ticket market from 61% in 2005. direct on-line air ticket market from 61% in 2005.

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Due to this assignment I got lots of Due to this assignment I got lots of knowledge about the aviation industry.knowledge about the aviation industry.

It helped me to know about the factors It helped me to know about the factors affecting aviation industry, its affecting aviation industry, its developmental factors & about the current developmental factors & about the current scenario of aviation industry.scenario of aviation industry.

The inflight services & entertainment has The inflight services & entertainment has improved.improved.

I thank ma’am for giving me an I thank ma’am for giving me an opportunity to present this assignment. opportunity to present this assignment.

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