Demand Analysis and Capacity Management

Program Overview

Demand Analysis and Capacity Management

Overview

This 3-day short course aims to address key demand and supply issues in air transport, assess forecasting methodologies, and discuss future strategies.

The air transport world faces major challenges in addressing volatile fuel prices while catering for demand, which is rising again following the recent recession in many markets. A thorough understanding of the nature of demand coupled with the knowledge of how to effectively manage capacity will be essential for success in this fast-changing commercial environment.

Who is this course for?

We have designed the course to appeal to a wide range of participants, considering both airport and airline aspects of air transport.

The course is ideal for:

• Airline executives
• Airport managers
• Aviation specialists in government departments
• Analysts from aircraft manufacturers
• Consultants working in the field of air transport

Course structure

• Modelling airport demand and supply
• Developments in yield management
• Demand and supply in developing markets
• The 4 c’s: airport capacity, carbon, customer service, and competition
• Schedules, frequency, and capacity data
• Airport capacity and slot allocation
• Capacity analysis of baggage systems
• Forecasting air traffic and distribution of demand
• Aircraft acquisition and financing
• Ideas for modelling air transport demand

Our tutors

• Dr Nigel Dennis is Head of the Air Transport Unit, coordinating aviation research and teaching activities at the University of Westminster. He has carried out consultancy work for many clients, including British Airways, Ryanair, DHL, BAA, and the European Commission, and has published numerous papers and articles.
• Frances Kremarik is a Senior Lecturer in Air Transport at the University of Westminster, specializing in air transport surveys and data, along with the North Atlantic market.
• Graham Lake, Former Director General, CANSO
• Jamie Baldwin, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Maryland University College
• Stephen Wainwright, Director, Steer Group
• Sander Van Noorloos, Commercial Operations Manager, Global Revenue, British Airways
• Tim Coombs, Director, Aviation Economics

Location

This course is taught at our Marylebone Campus in central London, within easy walking distance of Regent's Park and Marylebone High Street.

Accessibility

Together with AccessAble, we have created online Disabled Access Guides for our buildings.

Related Courses

• Introduction to Air Transport Economics and Planning
• Air Transport Policy and Planning
• Introduction to Air Transport Management and Operations