Airline Operations and Management: A Management Textbook by Gerald N. Cook and Bruce G. Billig is an English-language textbook focused on airline operations and management. It addresses airline management from a broad perspective and is intended for students in higher education and professionals in the industry.
This book provides an overview of the aviation industry with an emphasis on operational and management aspects. It combines knowledge from marketing, economics, finance, and operations to paint a coherent picture. New topics in this edition include, among others, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, government support, new business models, fleet management, and labor relations. In addition, it includes international case studies and supplementary materials for instructors.
The textbook aligns with themes such as transportation industries, management techniques, and business & economics within aviation. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and master’s students, as well as junior managers who want to broaden their knowledge of airline operations.