Unit 16 task 1

  • Introduction
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    Introduction

    In this task, I am going to be researching different key events and developments in passenger airlines after the second world war, which includes from 1945 onwards. I will be creating a historical timeline that will show these topics with great information of what they are and a picture to add with each section.
  • The growth of airports and airport facilities

    The growth of airports and airport facilities

    The growth of airports and airport facilities have been experiencing a great recovery with growth, with in the year 2025, passenger numbers have broken the records of over 300 million passengers. Some of the expansion projects include Heathrow which are planning to boost capacity to 150 million passengers annually. Another includes Gatwick, which are aiming to raise capacity to 67.2 million passengers annually by 2047, with also trying to reach fuller potential to reach 80 million.
  • AAIB

    AAIB

    AAIB stands for Air Accidents Investigation Branch, which is a UK government unit under the department for transport that investigates civil aircraft accidents and incidents. Some of the things AAIB provide includes independent investigations, safety reports and bulletins that publishes formal reports, field investigations etc. Another thing that they provide includes emergency responses, safety recommendations, support for victims and international expertise.
  • Major overseas airline

    Major overseas airline

    Air New Zealand has many different routes they fly to, including long-haul such as Auckland to Taipei, Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali and more. Australia ones include Auckland to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast, Adelaide and many others. Some of the islands include Auckland to Rarotonga, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, New Caledonia, Tahiti, Rarotonga. Primary New Zealand airport hubs include Auckland airport, Christchurch airport, Wellington airport, Queenstown airport.
  • Development of jet aircraft

    Development of jet aircraft

    A jet aircraft are also referred to as a fast jet, combat aircraft, which are advanced military machines that are operated by the RAF and Royal Navy. The development of jet aircraft are starting from Frank Whittles jet engine, which was in the late 1930s that leaded to the first Allied flight in 1941, and the first operational allied jet, the Gloster Meteor which was in 1944.
  • Pan Am

    Pan Am

    Pan Am, which is Pan American world airways, is known as Pan Am, was a principal and the largest international air carrier in the USA from the years 1927, until it had collapsed in 1991. It was founded by Juan Trippe, which began as a mail service. Pan Am was a leader in using jet aircraft and was the first to use the Boeing 747 'jumbo jet'. The Pan Am was the nationals sole international airline before the world war 2.
  • British overseas Airways Corporation

    British overseas Airways Corporation

    British overseas airways corporation was a state-owned British flag carrier airline operating from the year 1940 to 1974. Which was formed by merging imperial airways and British airways LTD. Some of the key aspects of this includes formation and role, which was formed in April 1940, another one includes wartime service that operated critical routes, which includes 'return ferry service'. To add, another one includes post-war expansion, iconic aircrafts and merger, which was in 1974.
  • IATA

    IATA

    IATA stands for the international air transport association. It is a group that helps airlines around the world work together. They ser rules and standards to make flying safer, easier, and more efficient for passengers and airlines. IATA also helps with things like ticketing, baggage handling, and making sure flights run smoothly. IATA is important to the UK travel industry because it sets global standards for airlines and helps make air travel safe, efficient, and reliable.
  • The opening of Heathrow

    The opening of Heathrow

    Heathrow Airport had opened as a civil airport back in 1946, March 25th. The original purpose of its history is the construction that began in 1944 to support heavy, long-range RAF bombers for the war in Japan, but then was repurposed for the civilians usage at the end of the war. Some of the openings of the terminals include terminal 1, which was opened in 1969, terminal 2 which was opened in 2014, terminal 4 which was opened in 1986 and terminal 5 which was opened in 2008.
  • Laker Airways

    Laker Airways

    Laker airways was a British private airline that was founded by Is Freddie Laker back in 1966, also best known for introducing the low-cost 'skytrain' transatlantic service back in 1977. Some of the key aspects of Laker airways include business model, which was initially a charter airline that evolved into a low-cost and no-frills carrier. Another key aspect includes the fleet, which was initially operated Bristol Britannias and BAC one-eleventh, which was later changed for long-haul routes.
  • The rise of 'No Frills' airlines

    The rise of 'No Frills' airlines

    The rise of no frills airlines revolutionised aviation by offering, low-base fares through cost-cutting, unbundled services, single aircraft types and high-utilisation. Some of the key drivers and features for the no frill rise includes business model which focuses on reducing operating cost through high-frequency routes. Another one includes unbundled services meaning passengers may only have to pay for the seats. Efficient operations are another as using single crafts reduces maintenance.
  • British airline

    British airline

    British airline has over 200 routes, some of which includes Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway and many more. British airlines hubs primarily operates from three London hubs, with London Heathrow, serving as its main base. The primary hubs and operations includes London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City.
  • Concorde

    Concorde

    Concorde is the name of the British-French 'supersonic' passenger airline that was founded in 1976 to 2003. Some of the key aspects of the Concorde includes the definition, it is a joint anglo-French project, known for its delta wings and long nose. Another aspect includes the origin of its name, which was chosen to represent the agreement between Britain and France, with the name meaning union or harmony. A usage example is the aviation, for example they travelled to New York on the Concorde.
  • De-regulation of the airlines

    De-regulation of the airlines

    Airline deregulation is the removal of government control over airline routes, entry, and fares, which was primarily initiated by the 1978. It had transformed aviation from a regular utility into a competitive market, which helped carriers choose their routes and set prices. Some key aspects and impacts include resulting change, meaning fares decreased by 30% from 1975-1990. Another one includes industry shift, which sparked the rise of low-cost carriers. Some also include negative effects.
  • Budget airline

    Budget airline

    Ryanair is Europe's largest ultra-low cost airline, headquartered in Dublin. Ryanair is known for its low fares and strict baggage policies, including free small personal bags, with fees for larger items and airport services. Ryanair's routes includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Estonia, Denmark and many more. Ryanair operates over 85 bases across Europe and north Africa, bases such as London Stansted, Dublin, Milan, Palma de Mallorca and many more bases and hubs.
  • Tightening security following 9/11

    Tightening security following 9/11

    The tightening security that followed the attack back in 2001 refers to the rapid, comprehensive overhaul of the U.S, and international security protocols. Some of the key usage examples includes the aviation security changes, passengers must remove shoes, body scans and liquid restrictions are needed, and only ticket passengers are allowed past security checkpoints. Another one includes the infrastructure protection, leading to stronger screening of air cargo and increased canine patrols.
  • The change in airline check-in

    The change in airline check-in

    The airline check-ins have been moving forward to digital, biometrically-driven process that gets rid of physical boarding passes and traditional desks. Some of the key changes in airline check-ins includes biometric check-ins that includes facial recognition, digital journey pass which are downloaded upon booking, 100% digital requirements such as Ryanair that has moved to digital requirements. Another one includes baggage check-in shifts and tightened timelines.
  • CAA

    CAA

    The CAA, or civil aviation authority, is the group that makes sure flying in the UK is safe and follows the rules. They check that airlines, airports, and pilots all do their jobs properly. The CAA also helps protect passengers rights and makes sure they airspace is managed well. CAA is important to the UK travel industry because it makes sure that airlines and airports follow safety rules and regulations. They protect passengers rights and keep air travel safe and reliable.

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