Leveling the Global Aviation Playing Field--Due Monday, March 16th (40 pts)

Last week, Bill Hoffer spoke about a career in the airlines as well as some of the issues facing the industry due to global competition.  In the United States, the industry is facing several challenges or “threats” to maintaining a competitive edge in the global market.  These challenges are especially patent for the airlines.  Examples of some of these “threats” are tax policies, fuel costs, cheap labor, the rapid growth of airlines in countries that formerly did not compete, the looming pilot shortage, an uneven playing field and other political issues.

Your assignment is to research the topic and examine at least four articles, from reputable sources, that address the current global aviation situation and how the U.S. is compelled to compete.  From your research, present three thought-provoking issues.  (Please do not focus on the pilot shortage.)  Post these issues on your blog and present a brief discussion of each.  Provide your ideas and opinions.  Your discussion might address the following questions.  How do you feel about the issues?  Do you agree with the authors?  What do you think are plausible solutions to the issues?  How might these issues affect you in the job market? 

Include links to your articles in your blog post.  In addition, cite your sources at the bottom of your blog post.  

Have at it!

Dr. D