This module will introduce the student to the key aspects of jet aeroplane fleet planning, focusing on what fleet planning means to an airline and the considerations of fleet planning within the airline and the impacts of fleet changes to the airline. There is also a technical description of the aircraft product and its performance capabilities as well as the airline product, including cabin product and cabin accommodation as well as defining the aircraft configuration. The objectives of this module are to provide students with: - A basic understanding of the key decision criteria for aircraft fleet planning; - A technical understanding of micro and micro market evaluation with an introduction to tools to perform this evaluation; - An understanding of basic aircraft performance calculations and the ability to compare different aeroplanes on the basis of their performance capabilities; - Classifications of costs, methods of costs, cost components and revenue measurements.

The following topics will be covered: - Key decision criteria for aircraft fleet planning; - Aeroplane selection for various carriers (e.g. long haul, budget); - Aviation Market Evaluation; - Aeroplane manufacturers and their products; - Aircraft Performance; - Aircraft Economics - A knowledge of how an airline operates internally, how it considers fleet selection and what the internal drivers are to better prepare one for dealing with the airline with regards to leasing aircraft.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: - describe the aeroplane product, showing a technical understanding of the aeroplanes cockpit, cabin systems, cargo holds, engines, airframe structure, weight and balance, and other systems; - analyse the key performance parameters of the aeroplane, including the payload-range envelope, takeoff and landing distances; - apply the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) as a model for aircraft performance;

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: - relate the different factors that influence aeroplane selection for various carriers (e.g. long haul, budget); - discuss the key decision criteria for aircraft fleet planning and their relative importance.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: - n/a

The module will be delivered by lecture, through block release, with a significant amount of student group work taking place between blocks. Graduate attributes will be developed in the following ways: Articulate: Students will gain a deep knowledge of through practical examples, coursework and in-class groupwork allowing them to be articulate in the language of aircraft fleet planning and sustainability; Agile: Students are expected to be proactive in their own learning through independent study and self-directed learning; Courageous: Students will develop a sense of responsibility through class discussions on various ethical issues allowing them to be courageous in decision making; Curious: Students will be required to participate in class discussions and group work to explore concepts in aircraft fleet planning; Responsible: Students will become responsible in expressing fleet planning advice through the use of presentations and written coursework.