Homework

Airline Operations

Assignment Chapter 4

1. Describe some of the events that led to the creation of the Department of Transportation. What are the primary objectives of this department? Briefly describe the major role of each of the 11 administrations under the DOT.

2. Briefly describe the genesis of the NTSB. What is the board’s primary function? What are some of its other functions? Give the steps involved in a major accident investigation. What is included in a safety recommendation? A final report?

3. What is the primary function of the following associations: the ATA, RAA, AIA, GAMA, ADMA, NBAA, and AOPA? Describe the functions performed by the following airline associations: Airline Clearing House; Airline Tariff Publishing Company; Air Cargo, Inc.; and ARINC. What are some of the services provided by ARINC?

4. What is the primary purpose of the NASAO?

5. Compare the roles of the ICAO and the IATA. How are they similar? Different?