Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

AOTP 2450 - Air Cargo Operations



Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
The course develops a comprehensive grasp of the characteristics and evolution of air cargo, its impact on United States industry, inherent problems and future development.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Describe the historical development of the airmail and air cargo industry throughout the world.
  2. Recognize the major role played by the US Post Office, and the contributions of Juan Trippe and Pan American Airways in relation to the air cargo.
  3. Explain the ramifications of the deregulation of the US air cargo industry in 1977.
  4. Identify and explain the five classifications of airports and their impact and place within the air cargo industry.
  5. Explain air cargo economic effects both locally and regionally.