This module is based on the existing 6 credit ME6112 Fleet Planning. The ME6112 module objectives have been re-defined to convert to a 3 credit new module. The module will introduce the student to the key aspects of jet aeroplane fleet planning, focusing on a technical description of the aircraft product and its performance capabilities. 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 the aeroplane product, including the cockpit, cabin systems, cargo holds, engines, airframe structure, weight and balance, flight controls and other systems; An introduction to airworthiness and operational regulations, and standard aircraft documentation; The ability to undertake basic aircraft performance calculations and the ability to compare different aeroplanes on the basis of their performance capabilities; An understanding of fuel planning policies and associated operational regulations; and An introduction to aeroplane valuation and depreciation.

The following topics will be addressed: Key decision criteria for aircraft fleet planning; Aeroplane selection for various carriers (e.g. long haul, budget); Technical description of the jet aeroplane, including the cockpit, cabin systems, cargo holds, engines, airframe structure, weight and balance, flight controls and other systems; Aeroplane manufacturers and their products; Airworthiness and operational regulations (i.e. FAR/CS 25, JAR-Ops 1); Aircraft documentation (e.g. operations/operating manual, minimum equipment list, maintenance planning documents); Key aeroplane performance parameters, including payload-range envelope, takeoff and landing distances, and en-route performance (altitude and cruise speeds) taking into account winds and atmospheric conditions; International Standard Atmosphere (ISA); Fuel planning policies and associated operational regulations (FAR 121, ICAO Annex 6, EU-OP 1/JAR Ops 1), including ETOPS; Aircraft valuation and depreciation.

To describe the aeroplane product, showing a technical understanding of the aeroplanes cockpit, cabin systems, cargo holds, engines, airframe structure, weight and balance, flight controls and other systems; To explain the importance of airworthiness and operational regulations/specifications (i.e. FAR/CS 25, EU-OPS 1/JAR-OPS 1), and standard aircraft documentation (e.g. operations/operating manual, minimum equipment list, maintenance planning); To analyse the key performance parameters of the aeroplane, including the payloadrange envelope, takeoff and landing distances, and en-route performance (altitude and cruise speed) taking into account the influences of winds and atmospheric conditions; To use the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) as a model for aircraft performance; To understand fuel planning policies and associated operational regulations (FAR 121, ICAO Annex 6, EU-OP 1/JAR Ops 1), including ETOPS; and To conduct basic valuation and depreciation analyses.

To appreciate the different factors that influence aeroplane selection for various carriers (e.g. long haul, budget); To appreciate the key decision criteria for aircraft fleet planning and their relative importance.

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The module will be taught via the blended learning model successfully used by the Engineering Research Centre (ERC) learning programmes. Blended learning combines using the moodle online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and typically 3 on-campus workshops throughout the semester. The VLE provides a learning environment for the module incorporating on-line lecture content, core texts and recommended readings. The workshop sessions are typically used for introducing/summarising material, exercises, planning and feedback on assignments, interactive group work and guided discussions and exercises.