Aviation Physical Security

Problem Overview Aviation is target number one for terrorists due to the complexity of a system that involves millions of people. This makes the problem of physical security particularly acute. Another reason is that airports have very valuable assets, allowing visitors to judge the economic status of a country. Since...

The Traffic System in Bangkok

Problem Traffic congestion in Bangkok has been known as a state dilemma by government officials and as one of the most challenging social problems of the public. Bangkok people travel on streets at a pace of less than 10 kilometers per hour in the central area throughout peak hours and...

The Analysis of Automotive Industry

Porter’s Five Forces analysis of the automobile industry Porter’s five forces analysis is used by managers to understand the present situation in an industry and its future trends. Companies do make this analysis as part of their business development strategies. This analysis is composed of five parts: the threat of...

The Vehicles or Cars Analysis

Introduction A motor car means a wheeled motor vehicle used for carrying passengers. It has been designed to ease traveling for speedy access. Its structure may contain four wheels with a capacity of accommodating four to eight persons within. The vehicles or cars have been made for transporting persons primarily...

JetBlue Airways: Company History and Strategy Analysis

Introduction JetBlue was formed in early 1999 with a name of ‘NewAir’ which decided to put on a struggle to be a well-known airline in the next few years. In order to create its distinctive image, it initially decided to have a name like ‘Taxi’ that could help the airline...

US Interstate Roadways: Congestion Problems, Additional Lanes, Tolls

In the United States, cars became a means of transportation at the beginning of the twentieth century. Interstate roadways were built in the 1930s and most main cities had limited access. Transportation systems play a major role in economic growth, life quality, and maintaining a metropolitan city or region. Interstate...

London Overground Customer Satisfaction Survey

Abstract The study is based on a London Overground Customer Satisfaction Survey on 721 interviews conducted face-to-face during travel. These interviews were carried out at all times of the day on all days of the week covering all sections of the three London Overground routes and 14 fundamental questions were...

“The Threat of Global Gridlock” Article by Stalk

The article which has been chosen for this particular assignment is named The threat of global gridlock. It’s written by George Stalk, Jr. George is a senior advisor to The Boston Consulting Group, and adjunct professor of strategic management at the University of Toronto. Introduction In this article George is...

Alternate Energy for Mass Transportation

Introduction The population of the world is increasing at a phenomenal rate and the increased transit of people around the world has increased concern regarding the use of fossil fuels and energy consumption. Researchers believe that the way that we are using our natural resources soon would wind up depleting...

Australian Airline Industry: Overview

Executive Summary Despite earlier deregulation of the Australian industry, the latter remained regulated because it was under obligations of the regional regulation namely bilateral air service agreements (ASAs). The market had competition between more than one operator, namely Qantas and Ansett, before Virgin Blue joined. Qantas had established network before...

The Sentence That Does Not Make Sense

Sentence: The automobile was pusillanimous as it puttered off the line. The above sentence would seem to make sense if one has a basic idea of the meaning of the words, but in reality, it doesn’t. An automobile is a word that refers to a specific type of mechanical device....

Issues Related to Cell Phone Use and Driving

Introduction Driving refers to the action of taking control of moving machines. The machines can either be vehicles such as truck, car or bus, or equipment such as cranes. Indeed, maximum concentration is needed during driving on the road hence drivers are urged to concentrate while driving by avoiding distractions...

Detroit’s Automotive Business

Introduction: Detroit’s automotive business is decreasing in the past few years According to Jorn it is in the past half-century that globalization has been the prominent pressure that has accelerated change in the world economy (Jorn Pg 12). As quoted in this book it is outlined how the second time...

Freshwater in Florida

Florida is blessed with an abundant freshwater resource that seeps beneath the ground. Most of the water which has been found in Florida is groundwater. It seeps through sand, gravel and flows through the cracks and paths made by the limestone. This water is replenished by rainfall and can be...

Big Three Car Manufacturers and US Government

Introduction The world economy is suffering from a deep economic recession that has driven thousand of companies onto the brink of bankruptcy. The news casts and articles paint a gloomy picture as the situation seems to be progressing from bad to worse. The American economy has not hit such a...

Al Maktoum International Airport’s Operations

Introduction The aviation industry is one of the most sensitive industries that require strict observation of safety measures and adherence to rules and policies at all times. Airlines and airports are expected to operate in accordance with (IAW) the regulations set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Hoffmann 2013)....

Attributes of a Good Resource: To Add Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Introduction Good resources provide ample food for thought and stimulate constructive and healthy discussion on the subject. In other words, a good resource opens the doors for new thoughts and dynamic ideas for raising the degree and intensity for debate. It could also raise the curiosity level of the reader...

Airline Industry Development

Introduction The airline industry has undergone major changes particularly after the deregulation of the airline industry and its controls. There has been a short decline in traffic immediately after the terrorist attacks. But that trend has reversed. While the airline industries reduced the intake of new aircraft, the demand for...

Why Is Airline Food So Bad?

There has often been a lengthy debate regarding the overall quality of the food and beverages, which is served in the airline industry. While recent researches clearly state that the airlines, on their part, almost always defend the existing state of their food and beverage section, the truth is something...

Society’s Dependence on the Automobile

“…the car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete in the urban compound.” Marshall McLuhan (McMullin 1996) Centuries and even thousand of years were needed for a man to invent, first, the wheel and then its modification with other details so that to...

Comparison of Models in Government Business Between UK and Canada

Introduction The government of England has considered supporting the automotive sector by having “buy now” signals in its budget. The government has argued for improved access to finance and credit as well as a scrap page incentive scheme. According to Dierikx, (2004), the plan for removing the first year rate...

Eurostar Company: Mass Transportation

Mass transportation involves the transportation of many people from one destination to another, carried in a combination of vehicles or single vehicle such as subways, light rail systems, trains or even buses. This type of transportation of a large numbers of people is more efficient in the UK and Europe...