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Synopsis This book provides readers with an integrated picture of the subject area of aviation management so that a holistic understanding of this field of study could be created.  A brief introductory of the subject area of aviation management is provided with focus on aviation.  Civil aviation, airport, air traffic control, flight data recorder, airline, etc.  Aviation sector in India has received special mention, so has been the case study on United Airlines Flight 232.  The organiations related to aviation management have been dealt in detail with special mention of International Civil Aviation Organization, Aeropol Aviation Services Corporation, Aviation Management Consulting Group, AOPA, International Association of Airport Executives, etc.  Various regulations and policy initiatives related to aviation management has been dealt in detail.  Focus also lies on Federal Aviation Interactive Reporting System, Aircraft Regulations and Guidance, Convention of International Civil Aviation, Inter-Agency Committee for Aviation Policy, etc.  Details are also documented regarding Active Level of Services Reviews, Aircraft Engineers International Affiliation and AVSEC Rules and Regulations.  Case Study of BCAS India is briefly discussed.  An overview of air travel in India is dealt.  The third chapter in this book deals with the important theme of commercial aviation management programmes, education and training, and fifth chapter deals with various air safety standards, guidelines and announcements with additional inputs on related aviation policy issues.  A concluding chapter deals with contemporary status of global aviation industry.  The Indian aviation industry and its future prospect is also discussed in brief.  A detailed appendix is also given with details on prefixes and listings on Aircraft Registration, Airline Call-Signs and International Air Transport Association.