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148 tables and
figures

Packed with useful
background and
worked examples

Principle contents

Buying The Big Jets provides guidance to all those concerned with aircraft selection
strategies involving aircraft of 100 seats or more. The book covers the major factors that
impact purchase decisions, the general principles of the fleet selection process, and how
aircraft selection is impacted by the market and network served. The book blends both
technical and commercial issues and provides a step-by-step approach to the subject.

Now in its Second Edition
Now available in Chinese
Buying The Big Jets is used by:

	Airline managers who need to rapidly acquaint themselves with airline fleet planning

	Consultancy groups to gain a rapid grasp of fleet planning principles

	Fleet planning analysts engaged in aircraft evaluations

	Airline operational personnel for a broad view of the aircraft acquisition process

	Leasing companies to assist their marketing efforts to customers

	Aircraft value appraisers for building an understanding of aircraft economics

	Students in graduate or post graduate studies in air transport or business administration

The Big Picture

Fleet Selection Process

Market Evaluation

Product Evaluation

Aircraft Performace

Aircraft Economics

Investment Appraisal

Major new developments in airline fleet planning

Setting up the right organisation for fleet planning

How to assess and measure market behaviour

Techniques to compare aircraft and set evaluation rules

The basics of measuring payload and route capabilities

All the methods of economic analysis clearly described

How to justify the financial investment