THE BOOK · 276 PAGES
Aviation Awareness 101
Your passport to understanding how the aviation industry really works — whether you're a student dreaming of a high-flying career, a professional broadening your horizons, or an enthusiast captivated by flight.
“…a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their expertise in this field.”
“…despite my almost 28 years' experience … I learnt something new about my industry.”
“I recommend all the budding aviation apprentices out there to read this book…”
With forewords by Bernard J. Dunn, Glyn Hughes, and Dr. Gerasimos Kontos.
WHAT'S INSIDE
From the Wright brothers to what flies next
Explore the roles of airlines, airports, and the support companies that keep aviation moving. Follow a flight from planning to touchdown. See how meteorology shapes every departure, and how safety and security are engineered into everything. Then look forward — sustainable aviation, advanced air mobility, and the careers that will get you there.
Filled with real-world scenarios, illustrations, and photographs — and written to make complex things plain, never to gatekeep them.
ROUTE MAP · 12 CHAPTERS
- CH-01A Brief Historical Overview
- CH-02IATA and ICAO
- CH-03Airplanes
- CH-04Airlines
- CH-05General Aviation
- CH-06Civil Aviation Authorities
- CH-07Airports
- CH-08Support Companies
- CH-09Meteorology in Aviation
- CH-10Safety & Security
- CH-11Flight Planning and Operations
- CH-12Wrapping It Up
WHO IT'S FOR
Students, professionals, and the flight-curious
- Students and aspiring aviation professionals mapping a career
- Industry professionals expanding beyond their own department
- Enthusiasts who want the real story behind every flight