Major operational elements of the worlds air transport system are examined in this important book, which provides a rare overview and an invaluable single information source to managers in all sectors of the air transport industry.brbrThe air transport system considers route structure options in terms of operational impacts and describes the context and boundaries of the industry the natural, regulatory and operational environments. Systems perspectives are introduced to integrate the discussion of aircraft, airlines, airports, and airspace issues. The issues faced in ensuring symbiosis of all these elements of