Abstract

In this up-to-date analysis of the economic problems of aerial transportation, the author presents a revision of the basic formula for calculating the net cost of air transport, gives examples of its application, and discusses the following problems: (a) Application to a simple case; (b) the importance of overhead expense; (c) the influence of speed on net cost; and (d) flight at high altitudes.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Commercial air transport, Economics , Flight, Transportation systems
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