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Question 1

What does 'wet lease' mean in aircraft leasing arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Leasing an aircraft with crew, maintenance, and insurance included

Answer

A wet lease includes the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI), allowing an airline to quickly expand capacity.

Question 2

Which strategic alliance has historically included United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Singapore Airlines?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance

Answer

Star Alliance, founded in 1997, includes United, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and many others as the world's first major airline alliance.

Question 3

In airport capacity planning, what is the 'peak hour factor' used for?

Accepted Answer

Sizing facilities to handle the busiest design hour of traffic

Answer

The peak hour factor helps planners design terminals and runways to accommodate the busiest expected hour of passenger or aircraft movement.

Question 4

What is 'yield management' in the context of airline operations?

Accepted Answer

Optimizing revenue by adjusting prices and availability based on demand forecasts

Answer

Yield management dynamically adjusts fares and seat availability to maximize revenue from each flight.

Question 5

Under FAA regulations, what is the maximum duty time for a commercial airline pilot under Part 117?

Accepted Answer

It varies based on scheduled flight time and rest opportunity

Answer

FAR Part 117 sets variable flight and duty time limits based on time of day, number of segments, and rest opportunities provided.

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