Air Traffic Management ─ Economic Regulation and Governance

Air Traffic Management: Economic Regulation and Governance provides the latest insights on approaches and issues surrounding the economic governance and regulation of air traffic management (ATM). The book begins by explaining what ATM is, showing its importance within the aviation industry. It then outlines the unique institutional characteristics that govern ATM, also discussing its implications for economic regulation and investment. Technological developments are also covered, as are the implications ATM has on airports. The book concludes with an exploration of future directions, such as the effect disruptive technologies have on ATM and economic regulation.

Proper air traffic management plays a critical role in air transport, impacting both air safety and aviation industry efficiency. Yet air navigation services are shifting from government provision to private industry, creating the need for more critical analysis of governance and economic regulation within the ATM industry.

• Consolidates the latest economic regulation and reform material regarding air traffic management
• Provides numerous practical examples and real-world case studies drawn from around the globe
• Explores economic regulation in both developed and developing countries
• Written from an objective, informed and practical perspective by an experienced regulation practitioner and researcher