Introduction to Civil Aviation
List ground handling services
*Cabin Services, *Catering, *Ramp Services
What is FAA roles?
*Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation, *Regulating air navigation facilities' geometry *Flight inspection standards, *Issuing, suspending, *Revoking pilot certificates
Ground Handling (definition)
the servicing of an aircraft while it is on the ground and (usually) parked at a terminal gate of an airport.
What is Premium Airlines?
usually provide higher quality services than a low-cost carrier.
FAA (definition)
Federal Aviation Administration; an agency in the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the safety of civilian aviation
Roles of Airlines
Provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight.
State the name of the two airline after separated
Singapore Airlines & Malaysia Airlines System
What is the most important thing about being a ground handler?
Speed, efficiency, and accuracy are important in ground handling services in order to minimize the turnaround time
Pre-powered flight was invented in 1903 by?
Wright Brothers
What is the reputed invention of the Wright brothers?
pre powered flight and control aircraft
When is ICAO formation date?
December 7 1944
EASA stand for?
European Aviation Safety Agency
Low-cost Carrier (definition)
is an airlines that generally has lower fares and fewer comforts.
What are the main functions of DCAM?
*To regulate the activities of Civil Aviation in Malaysia *Carry out the Chicago Convention and any Annexes, *To establishing a system of licensing the use of aircraft on flights for reward, *To impose conditions onto any aircraft before it is allowed to fly, including conditions relating to airworthiness, maintenance, and repair.
When aviation officially came to Kuala Lumpur?
10 May 1929
When pre-powered and control flight was invented?
1903
In which year did Charles Lindenberg carry out his first solo flight?
1927
in _______ Kuala Lumpur Airport located in ______________ officially became country first International Airport.
1956, Sungai Besi
In what year "Malayan Airways" changed name to "Malaysian Airways"?
1963
When Subang International Airport was build?
1965
In which year MSA was separated?
1972
Where is the first Malaysia airstrip?
Alor Setar, Kedah
Where is the first centre of aviation in Malaysia?
Alor Setar, Kedah
Who is the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic? She disappeared while trying to fly around the world.
Amelia Earhart
List 3 major manufacturer of civil transport aircraft
Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Antonov, ATR
United States aviator who in 1927 made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
Charles Lindbergh
Who is the first person to travel faster than the speed of sound?
Chuck Yeager
Classify aviation industry?
Civil Aviation, General Aviation, Military Aviation
Who is International Air Transport Association?
IATA is an international trade body representing some 230 airlines. (IATA)
Where is IATA headquarters?
In Montreal, Canada
What is ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organization, a UN organization that governs air travel worldwide
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In 1966, following Singapore separation from the federation, again the airline name was changed to?
Malaysia-Singapore Airlines
What is Malaysia second name of National Flag carrier?
Malaysian Airways
Briefly, in our aviation industry, the national airline was formerly known as Malayan Airways Limited then it was changed to ________ ________ and once again to ________-________ ________. Now, known as ________ ___________ __________.
Malaysian Airways, Malaysian-Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines System,
Where is ICAO headquarters?
Montreal, Canada
Function of EASA?
aircraft certification, previously carried out by the JAA, have already been transferred to EASA.