Question 1

Shippers using air cargo transport may have to pay an over-dimensional charge.The charge is assessed by the carrier to gain a more appropriate revenue in which situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the cargo shipped does not weigh much but takes up a lot of space. 
B)  when the cargo is of a gaseous nature rather than a solid. 
C)  when the cargo is a solid rather than a gas. 
D)  when the shipment takes up all the available cargo space in the aircraft and matches the allowable load weight for the aircraft. 
A)  when the cargo shipped does not weigh much but takes up a lot of space. 
B)  when the cargo is of a gaseous nature rather than a solid. 
C)  when the cargo is a solid rather than a gas. 
D)  when the shipment takes up all the available cargo space in the aircraft and matches the allowable load weight for the aircraft. A

Question 2

What is the percentage of revenue generated by the top 10 air carriers?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 percent 
B)  82 percent 
C)  91 percent 
D)  96 percent 
A)  75 percent 
B)  82 percent 
C)  91 percent 
D)  96 percent B

Question 3

Air carries face _____ competition from surface modes for either freight or passengers.

Accepted Answer

A)  very strong 
B)  a limited amount 
C)  very little 
D)  almost no 
A)  very strong 
B)  a limited amount 
C)  very little 
D)  almost no B

Question 4

What was the passenger fatality rate for autos versus airlines in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Autos 0.67 per 1 mil

Question 5

Which event marked the beginning of the modern airline industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Wrights' first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903 
B)  The U.S. Post Office's examination in 1908 of the feasibility of air mail service 
C)  Lindbergh's flight to Paris in 1927 
D)  The use of airplanes for mail transport 
A)  The Wrights' first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903 
B)  The U.S. Post Office's examination in 1908 of the feasibility of air mail service 
C)  Lindbergh's flight to Paris in 1927 
D)  The use of airplanes for mail transport

Question 6

What is a no frills carrier is known for?

Accepted Answer

Low fares

Question 7

Give an example of emergency value.

Accepted Answer

A part worth $20 tha

Question 8

If aviation fuel is at $2.60 a gallon,what is the price of fuel consumed per hour on a B747?

Accepted Answer

A)  $2,000 
B)  $6,822 
C)  $7,163 
D)  $8,869 
A)  $2,000 
B)  $6,822 
C)  $7,163 
D)  $8,869

Question 9

Air freight transportation is attractive to shippers because of the lower packaging costs associated with the transport of cargo.Which air transportation characteristics allow reduced packaging by shippers?

Accepted Answer

A)  relatively smooth ride and automated ground handling systems 
B)  higher liability assumed by the air carriers and prompt payment of claims 
C)  quick acknowledgment of liability by the air carriers and prompt payment of claims 
D)  strict safety regulation by the FAA and higher liability limits required by the STB 
A)  relatively smooth ride and automated ground handling systems 
B)  higher liability assumed by the air carriers and prompt payment of claims 
C)  quick acknowledgment of liability by the air carriers and prompt payment of claims 
D)  strict safety regulation by the FAA and higher liability limits required by the STB

Question 10

Discuss the current issues facing the airline industry.

Accepted Answer

Safety is a primary goal of aviation.Whi

Question 11

Based upon the number of passengers who was the Top Airline in 2007?

Accepted Answer

A)  American 
B)  Delta 
C)  Southwest 
D)  jetBlue 
A)  American 
B)  Delta 
C)  Southwest 
D)  jetBlue

Question 12

Define and discuss the length of haul and capacity of air carriers.How does this relate to intermodal competition?

Accepted Answer

Air carriers are long haul freight trans

Question 13

What are the revenue classifications of the U.S.based for-hire air carriers? Define,describe and discuss with examples.

Accepted Answer

Air carriers categorized according to an

Question 14

Which aircraft has the highest operating cost in terms of $ per hour?

Accepted Answer

A)  B747-200 
B)  DC-8 
C)  B727-100 
D)  L1011 
A)  B747-200 
B)  DC-8 
C)  B727-100 
D)  L1011

Question 15

Which cost element of the U.S.scheduled airlines accounts for the largest portion of operating costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  flying operations 
B)  maintenance 
C)  administration 
D)  labor 
A)  flying operations 
B)  maintenance 
C)  administration 
D)  labor

Question 16

Which of the following commodities would be most likely to be shipped on an air carrier?

Accepted Answer

A)  commodities in high volume 
B)  low-value finished goods 
C)  raw materials and partially-finished goods 
D)  high-value and time-sensitive goods 
A)  commodities in high volume 
B)  low-value finished goods 
C)  raw materials and partially-finished goods 
D)  high-value and time-sensitive goods

Question 17

How much did the U.S.airlines spend on fuel in 2007?

Accepted Answer

A)  $60B 
B)  $42B 
C)  $50M 
D)  $60M 
A)  $60B 
B)  $42B 
C)  $50M 
D)  $60M

Question 18

Describe the nature of service competition in the airlines.

Accepted Answer

Primary service competition is on freque

Question 19

Mountain Airlines has annual operating revenues of less than $75 million with hubs in Denver and Salt Lake City.This airline would be classified in which air carrier category?

Accepted Answer

A)  major carrier 
B)  national carrier 
C)  local hub carrier 
D)  regional carrier 
A)  major carrier 
B)  national carrier 
C)  local hub carrier 
D)  regional carrier

Question 20

Each of the modes of transportation have a market niche in terms of the commodity transported by the mode.Describe the characteristics of the commodities transported by air carriers.

Accepted Answer

Air transportation is suitable for commo

Shippers using air cargo transport may have to pay an over-dimensional charge.The charge is assessed by the carrier to gain a more appropriate revenue in which situation?

What is the percentage of revenue generated by the top 10 air carriers?

Air carries face _____ competition from surface modes for either freight or passengers.

What was the passenger fatality rate for autos versus airlines in 2006?

Which event marked the beginning of the modern airline industry?

What is a no frills carrier is known for?

Give an example of emergency value.

If aviation fuel is at $2.60 a gallon,what is the price of fuel consumed per hour on a B747?

Air freight transportation is attractive to shippers because of the lower packaging costs associated with the transport of cargo.Which air transportation characteristics allow reduced packaging by shippers?

Discuss the current issues facing the airline industry.

Based upon the number of passengers who was the Top Airline in 2007?

Define and discuss the length of haul and capacity of air carriers.How does this relate to intermodal competition?

What are the revenue classifications of the U.S.based for-hire air carriers? Define,describe and discuss with examples.

Which aircraft has the highest operating cost in terms of $ per hour?

Which cost element of the U.S.scheduled airlines accounts for the largest portion of operating costs?

Which of the following commodities would be most likely to be shipped on an air carrier?

How much did the U.S.airlines spend on fuel in 2007?

Describe the nature of service competition in the airlines.

Mountain Airlines has annual operating revenues of less than $75 million with hubs in Denver and Salt Lake City.This airline would be classified in which air carrier category?

Each of the modes of transportation have a market niche in terms of the commodity transported by the mode.Describe the characteristics of the commodities transported by air carriers.

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Exam 7: Airlines

Shippers using air cargo transport may have to pay an over-dimensional charge.The charge is assessed by the carrier to gain a more appropriate revenue in which situation?

What is the percentage of revenue generated by the top 10 air carriers?

Air carries face _____ competition from surface modes for either freight or passengers.

What was the passenger fatality rate for autos versus airlines in 2006?

Which event marked the beginning of the modern airline industry?

What is a no frills carrier is known for?

Give an example of emergency value.

If aviation fuel is at $2.60 a gallon,what is the price of fuel consumed per hour on a B747?

Air freight transportation is attractive to shippers because of the lower packaging costs associated with the transport of cargo.Which air transportation characteristics allow reduced packaging by shippers?

Discuss the current issues facing the airline industry.

Based upon the number of passengers who was the Top Airline in 2007?

Define and discuss the length of haul and capacity of air carriers.How does this relate to intermodal competition?

What are the revenue classifications of the U.S.based for-hire air carriers? Define,describe and discuss with examples.

Which aircraft has the highest operating cost in terms of $ per hour?

Which cost element of the U.S.scheduled airlines accounts for the largest portion of operating costs?

Which of the following commodities would be most likely to be shipped on an air carrier?

How much did the U.S.airlines spend on fuel in 2007?

Describe the nature of service competition in the airlines.

Mountain Airlines has annual operating revenues of less than $75 million with hubs in Denver and Salt Lake City.This airline would be classified in which air carrier category?

Each of the modes of transportation have a market niche in terms of the commodity transported by the mode.Describe the characteristics of the commodities transported by air carriers.

Transportation: Critical Link in the Supply Chain

Transportation: The Critical Link in the Economy

Transportation Regulation and Public Policy

Costing and Pricing in Transportation

Motor Carriers

Railroads

Water Carriers and Pipelines

Transportation Risk Management

Global Transportation Planning

Global Transportation Execution

Third Party Logistics

Private Transportation and Fleet Management

Issues and Challenges of Global Supply Chains

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