KAU ISP
2025

Program Schedule
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1. Aims and Summary
This course aims to provide a foundational understanding of the aviation industry, including air transport history, airline market structure, and business models. Students will explore the airline market environment, products, and essential safety policies. The course also covers how to identify and manage safety hazards and risks, ensuring safe aviation practices. In addition, it introduces flight operations, aircraft design, and the principles of flight, offering insights into how airplanes function. You'll also learn about aerodynamics and their effects on flight, as well as the impact of aviation weather on airport operations. The rise of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAs) is also discussed.
2. Learning Outcomes (Objectives)
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Analyze the evolution of the aviation industry from 1903 to the present and identify the key players and components that shape the aviation market, including the macro and micro-environments.
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Evaluate various airline business models such as Full-Service Carriers (FSC) and Low-Cost Carriers (LCC) and understand the characteristics of airline products and markets.
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Demonstrate knowledge of aviation safety fundamentals, key safety policies, and regulatory frameworks, while identifying and assessing safety risks and applying effective mitigation strategies.
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Gain foundational knowledge in basic aeronautical concepts, including the generation of lift, wing sections, aerodynamic forces, and key aviation terminology related to aircraft operations.
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Interpret airport weather charts, recognize hazardous weather conditions, and understand their impact on flight operations and airport safety, including the operation of UAVs and RPAs.
3. Teaching Methods
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Lecture
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Case Study
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Group Discussion (Subject to change by course coverage)
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