This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of air transport. It provides an overview of air transport and how it is regulated in India. The key advantages are that air transport is the fastest mode of transportation, has minimum infrastructure costs compared to other modes, and is useful for transporting valuable or perishable goods over long distances. The main disadvantages are the high operational costs which make it inaccessible to many, safety risks associated with accidents, and the huge capital investments required to build and maintain airports and aircraft.

1. Air Transport:
Advantages and
Disadvantages
STUDENT: CAPATINA RAMONA-MIHAELA
GROUP: 8202
COORDONATING TEACHER: MIHAI DANIEL FRUMUSELU
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest

2. Air transport
 The mobility of men and material by air is called air transport. It is the
fastest means of transport. It is very useful for long distances and saves
time.
 The Parliament passed the Air Transport Corporation Act in 1953 under
which the Indian Airlines Corporation was to run domestic services and Air
India is to run external services.
 The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is responsible for
maintenance of civil aerodromes. After the implementation of economic
reforms, Govt. has been following the policy of open skies and private
airlines have been permitted to operate in the field of civil aviation.

3. Advantages of Air Transport:
1. High Speed:
It is the fast speed means of transport. Passengers and goods can be
transported easily from one place to the other.
2. Minimum Cost:
Unlike railways and road transport, there is no need to spend money on the
construction of any track or road, only airports have to be constructed.
3. Strategic Importance:
An airway has great strategic importance. It can be used for internal and
external security.

4. 4. Easy transport of costly and light goods:
It is quite convenient to send costly, light and perishable
goods through air transport.
5. Free from physical barriers:
Air transport is free from physical barriers like river, mountains
and valleys etc.
6. Useful for Agriculture:
Air transport is useful for aerial spray on pests and insects
which cause harm to crops.
7. Useful in natural calamities:
During earth quake, flood, accidents and famine air transport
used for rescue operations.

5. Disadvantages of Air Transport:
1. High Costs:
Air transport is a costly service. Its operational costs are too high. Middle
class and poor people can not affect its cash.
2. More Risks:
Air transport is prone to accidents. A small mistake can be very dangerous
for passengers. Hijacking of planes is easily possible.
3. Huge Investments:
For creating aviation facilities, huge investments are required. The cost of
aero planes, construction and maintenance of aerodromes and control
mechanism needs a capital expenditure.

6. Bibliography
 http://www.economicsdiscussion.net/articles/air-transport-advantages-
and-disadvantages/2179
 https://www.vskills.in/certification/tutorial/international-
logistics/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-air-transport/

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