African Air Transport Management

Strategic Analysis of African Aviation Market
2023
ISBN: 978-3-031-29323-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 235 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 547 g

Reihe: Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the African air transport market from a strategic management perspective.Drawing on well-grounded theories, research applications and real-world case studies, it examines competition dynamics, interconnectivity, the growth of low-cost carriers, and demand patterns in air transport for both passenger and cargo traffic. It also presents an expert analysis on the introduction of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), made possible by the liberalization of the air transport market, from a regulatory perspective. Based on the results of the analysis, the book evaluates both the benefits and limitations of an open skies agreement. Furthermore, it shed lights on the challenges and complexities of African public infrastructure investments and airport financing, discusses the impact of COVID-19, and provides strategic recommendations for airlines.The book is aimed at professionals in aviation and airline industries and students interested in the African air transport market.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Samunderu, Eyden

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Wirtschaftliche Globalisierung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Einkauf, Logistik, Supply-Chain-Management
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Produktionsmanagement, Qualitätskontrolle
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen: Allgemeines
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Internationales Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Context of the Airline Industry – An African Market Perspective.- Air Transport Regulation – A Perspective on Africa´s Regulatory Framework.- Emergence of the Low Cost Carrier model in Africa.- Demand patterns in air passenger transportation – Application of Gravity Model.- Africa´s air transport infrastructure –Challenges, complexities and opportunities.- Tourism development in Sub-Sahara Africa and impact on regional airline business models

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Eyden Samunderu is program director at the International School of Management (ISM) in Dortmund, Germany. He is a seasoned senior strategy expert and trusted advisor with extensive consulting experience in aviation management and international project management. He is also a board advisor at Aviation Partners Africa, London, and an advisory board member for the Hamburg Aviation Conference.