Airport Operations Assignment - "Two hubs in Asia, Hong Kong & Singapore"

Write a 4000 word paper on aviation.

Assessed against the following learning outcomes:

1. Critically assess the consequences of physical design and capacity limitations for an airport.  Chek Lap Kok.

2. Critically assess the characteristics of Singapore Changi (SIN) and Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok(HKG) and the competition between the two airports.

3. Critically assess the role of each airport in Singapore and Hong Kong.

4. Anticipate the potential development in the future of both airports.

The following issues must be taken into account:

• Airfields.
• Terminals.
• Access.
• Management model.
• Revenues and Expenditures.
• Population.
• Economy.
• Airlines.
• Air services.

The students should deliver their personal analysis supported by data at least about the following aspects:

1. Airport facilities and design of Chek Lap Kok airport.

2. Airlines operating from HKG & SIN.

3. Destinations served from both airports.

4. Access from the catchment area.

5. Connectivity at the airports.

6. Strengths and weaknesses of both airports.

7. Hong Kong and Singapore as destinations and connecting points in the air transport industry.

The following elements will be assessed:

• A clear understanding and complete analysis of the topic (given the length/scope of the assignment).
• Originality of ideas and expression.
• Appropriate evidence of reading and research.