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Air Transport Management Dr. Rufunjo
Air Transport Management Dr. Rufunjo
An Overview Perspective
Air Transport mode has its unique characteristics which make it different
from Other modes of fransport. Below are some of the most notable
characteristics of air transport mode.
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v/ It is the safest of all modes of transport.
Scanned with CamSeanner
s/ supportive to other sectors of the economy notably
tourism, horticulture and mining
v/ Widely. Used for search and rescue and human life saving
(flying doctors).
Its Importance for governance.
2.2 Modal limitations
Despite of the characteristics outlined above, yet, the mode has got
the following its share of disadvantages/ limitations:-.
It is highly regulated (both at National and International level),
this creates entry barriers.
v/ It is infrastructural driven. Thus, the mode can not operate
without infrastructure such as an-airports and other aerial
equipment’s.
Y/ .. It is by far the most expensive mode of transport, both
in terms of fare rates, equipment’s and infrastructure’s. It
is not affordable to most of the majorities.
It is limited to weather conditions. The presence of bad/ un
favorable weather such as fog, snow or heavy rain may cause
cancellation of scheduled flights and suspension of air
services.
v/ Its carrying capacity is very small and hence it is not suitable
for carriage of cheap and bulky goods.
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