Peter Wild: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2025 |
| Name | Mr Peter Wild |
| Address | 8000 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| wildp@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
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| 151-0228-00L | Management & Sustainability of Air Transport | 4 credits | 3G | P. Wild, R. McKenna | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The lecture provides a comprehensive overview of management, sustainability, planning, processes, and operations in aviation, equipping students with the skills to manage and lead an aeronautical division. Moreover, the modules offer many interdisciplinary insights offering a condensed "Mini MBA". While it is beneficial to have completed "Basics of Air Transport," it is not a prerequisite. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Upon completing the course, participants will be well-versed in tasks, processes, and interactions, and will possess the ability to comprehend the implications of developments within the airline industry and its surroundings. This knowledge will equip them to effectively operate within the air transport sector. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Overall concept: This lecture builds on the content of lecture "Basics of Air Transport" (151-0227-00L) and provides deeper insights into the airline industry and managment practises. The lecture is taught by svereal different experts from Lufthansa, SWISS, and Federal Office of Civil Aviation. Weekly: 1h independent preparation; 2h lectures and 1 h exercises with an expert in the respective field Content: Strategy, Alliances & Joint Ventures, Sustainable Aviation, Environmental Protection, Safety & Risk Management, Airline Economics, Network Management, Revenue Management & Pricing, Sales & Distribution, Airline Marketing, Scheduling & Slot Management, Fleet Management & Leasing, Continuing Airworthiness Management, Supply Chain Management, Operational Steering. Excursion: We plan an excursion to the freight terminals at Zurich Airport and visits at SWISS HQ, Dispatch, Network Operations Control and Dispo. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | No offical lecture notes. Lecturers' slides will be made available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Literature will be provided by the lecturers respective there will be additional information upon registration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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