Finance and Administration

Question 1

Word used to describe the governing body of the Airport

Answer 1

Airport Sponsor

Question 2

Airport Fundamentals for Airport Executive

Answer 2

1. Understanding process of how the us airort and national airspace system was developed.
2. Understanding flying and flight operations in the US
3. Airport organization and regulation

Question 3

Particular individual. Airport Director, Airport Manager

Answer 3

Airport Executive

Question 4

Explain The Kelly Act or The Air Mail Act of 1925

Answer 4

Congressman Clyde Kelly of PA 1925, Sponsored the Air mail act of 1925. It authorized the post master general to contract domestic air service to commercial air carriers. Helping create commercial aviation industry. It also contained language precedent: only those who use aviation would pay for it, creating the industries first principle. “aviation should pay for itself”

Question 5

Name of place used to fuel aircraft, provide passengers and pilots rest. (originated in 1920-1930 still used today)

Answer 5

1920-1930: Fixed base operations

Present: Fixed base operator

Question 6

Explain the Aeronautics Branch

Answer 6

Created by the Air Commerce act of 1926, within the Department of Commerce, placed the agency responsible for:
Fostering air commerce, Issuing and enforcing air traffic rules, licencing pilots, certifying aircraft, establishing runways and operating Nav aids. These responsibility now mostly lie with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Question 7

Aviation system common goal

Answer 7

Deliver passengers and cargo to their next destination safely, securely and effectively

Question 8

Airports have many customers but must first serve

Answer 8

The Pilot

Question 9

Understanding the ___________ side of aviation is important to operating a successful facility .

Answer 9

Production

Question 10

Airport management structure overall, Including:
Sponsor
Executive
Other Personnel essential to operation

Answer 10

Airport Operator

Question 11

Early adoption of aviation by the US government, started in WW1 then military discovered US mail could be delivered by US army nick named?

Answer 11

Mail Kick

Question 12

How does Airport generate economic development?

Answer 12

Creates Jobs at airport and the the region.

Question 13

AAAE stands for?

Answer 13

American Association of Airport Executives

Question 14

AAE Stands for

Answer 14

Accredited Airport Executive

Question 15

During the 1930’s the Aeronautics Branch became the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) The CAA primarily took over what role?

Answer 15

The CAA retained its responsibility for Air Traffic Control

(ATC), pilot and aircraft certification, safety enforcement, and airway development,

Question 16

When the Civil Aeronautics Branch (CAA) spilt authority with the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) what role did the CAB assume?

Answer 16

CAB was charged with making the safety rules, conducting aircraft accident investigations, and the economic regulation of the airlines, approving air routes and regulating
airfares.

Question 17

Airline Deregulation Act of 1978

Answer 17

Airlines and air cargo operators were free to raise or lower airfares and to expand or
remove routes and destinations at will. Airline deregulation forever changed the airport-airline dynamic. Once deregulated, airlines were free to move operations towards more profitable markets and routes and pull out of less profitable markets and routes

Question 18

What was the Air Cargo Deregulation Act of 1976 and how did it effect passenger air travel?

Answer 18

Rather than Point-Point service, Cargo implemented the Hub-n-Spoke system, allowing cargo to go to a central hub to be resorted and transported to its final destination. Passenger Airlines used began using this method as a more efficient way of air travel.

Question 19

The FAA was originally charged with ____, FAA regulations, Advisory circulars and FAA orders contain language for Safe operations and _______

Answer 19

Fostering Commerce & Supporting Commerce functions in aviation

Question 20

Beginning of Government Funding of airports.

Answer 20

The Great Depression, Overrode the Air Commence act by President Franklin d Roosevelts “new deal”. The works progress administration WPA, funding 50% of airport projects. Airport sponsor had to pay the other 50%. The Cost share approach funding is still used today.

Question 21

How did WW2 Boost the Airport and Airline industries?

Answer 21

Through the development of landing areas for national defense (DLAND) allowed GOV to acquire land, and develop airports needed for the war effort. After the war 500 airports were turned over to municipality only if they promised to make it public use and the let government use it in national emergency.

Question 22

The Federal Aid to Airports Act 1946

Answer 22

Created the Federal Aid to Airports Program (FAAP), FAAP continued to fund 50% of the airport projects like runway and taxiway development. To be eligible for funding, the Airport had to be a part of the National Airport plan. Which listed recommendations for construction, operation and Maintenace. The 50% grants came with the understanding of Sponsor Assurances (Grant Assurance). The Airports were held to their promise of no discrimination of Civil or public use. Creating another Foundational Principle.

Question 23

The Federal Aviation Act of 1958

Answer 23

Midair collision in 1958 killing 12 people, prompted the government to create the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA), The FAA assumed the role of safety and rulemaking from CAB. The FAA would also become responsible for civil-military of air navigation and air traffic control. The FAA became the Federal Aviation Administration in 1966

Question 24

Airport and Airway Development Act; developed what practice still used and embodied by the FAA today?

Answer 24

The act was passed to continue the flow of grant money. The act also increased the list of eligible projects VIA Airport Development Aid Program. The Planning Grant Program was also formed, providing funds for airport master plans and system plans. The act also created a certification program for Commercial service airports and issued operating certificates, these standards are embodied by FAA today.

Question 25

When Airport improvement program AIP was established what did it provide?

Answer 25

Continued to expand the list of airport projects that are eligible for federal funding.

Question 26

The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems NPIAS created?

Answer 26

Created a classification system for commercial service airports, which are categorized as those enplaning 2500 or more passengers per year, The classifications are: Large hub, Medium hub, Small hub, and non-hub. They are distinguished based on the percentage of national passenger enplanements.

Question 27

Transport security administration TSA was created after 9/11. What are some areas impacted by the TSA?

Answer 27

Terminal designs, passenger experience and the security screening process

Question 28

List Airport Stake Holders.

Answer 28

Government Entities (FAA, TSA, ect.)

Aeronautical Users ( Airlines, Corporate flight departments, private aircraft operators, FBO’s, Specialized aviation service operators SASO’s IE flight schools, maintenance hangers, industrial users)

Non-Aeronautical Users ( Concessionaires, vendors, contractors, tenants, rental cars)

The Community ( Passengers, air cargo shippers, surrounding developments such as hotels, restaurants, parks, residential home owners within the airport influence area)