Introduction to Air Transport Management (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Virtual self-study learning environment is open 12.1. - 15.5.2026

Objective

After completing this course: Student has ability to identify the change in airline industry and airline markets during the past century. Student is able to define aviation value chain and airline's main stakeholders. Student is able to distinguish diverse airline business models, partnerships and the density of partnerships. Student is able to interpret airline's basic key performance indicators.

Methods of completion

Learning sessions are based on themes which include both group work and individual assignments, and extra articles. Demonstration Work & Study

Methods of completion

Introduction to Air Transport consists of basic consepts in air transport and airline business. After the course you are able to to identify the change in airline industry and airline markets during the past century and, how airline performance is measured. You are also able to distinguish diverse airline business models, partnerships and the density of partnerships.

Content

Introduction to Air Transport Management course has following main topics: Growth and change in the airline industry Air transport liberalization and different aviation markets The growth of airline partnerships from interline agreements to mergers Airline alliances and, what are the advantages and disadvantages of airline alliances Characteristics and major airline business models Measuring airline performance and basic KPI’s

Materials

Air Transport Management – Strategic Management in the Airline Industry, Eyden Samunderu (2020). Paper book is available at Porvoo Campus library, and e-book at online library HH Finna. Aviation Industry related articles and statistics Peer reviewed articles from HH Finna Teacher's own materials

Teaching methods

Virtual self-study learning.

Employer connections

Aviation industry, airlines, and relevant organizations are linked with Introduction to Air Transport Management -virtual study module.

Exam schedules

All assignments are returned by 15.5.2026

International connections

Aviation Business and Introduction to Air Transport Management are globally concerned topics. They both have huge importance internationally.

Completion alternatives

You can proceed in your studies also by - using recognition of prior learning (transfer crediting and demonstrations) or - using work-based learning during studies (Work & Study) For more information contact your teacher.

Student workload

Assignments and assessment will be informed with orientation video on Moodle which will be opened on 12.1.2026

Qualifications

No previous knowledge about the aviation needed.