Overview of the Aviation Industry - Workshop

Build a solid foundation in the global air transport business - understand industry structure, economics, business models, and the airline - airport ecosystem.


Language: English
Category: Airlines, Airline Management & Operations, Airports
Duration: 3 days
Overview of the Aviation Industry - Workshop

Course description

Aviation provides the only rapid worldwide transportation network, making it essential for global business. It supports more than 87 million jobs, drives international trade and tourism, and contributes over $500 billion annually to the global economy.


This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the airline and air transport industry, providing participants with a clear understanding of how aviation operates as an interconnected ecosystem. Learners will explore the characteristics of the airline product, cost and revenue drivers, and the economic principles that shape industry performance.


Whether participants are new to the industry, transitioning to a new aviation role, collaborating with the sector in a governmental or consulting capacity, or simply curious about how airlines function, this training provides a strong foundation. With an introduction to key business models, strategy, network and fleet planning, cargo, and commercial functions, participants will gain the knowledge required to understand how industry stakeholders operate together.


By developing an integrated view of how the aviation business works, participants will be better positioned to contribute productively to their organizations and make informed decisions within this complex and dynamic environment.


Learning outcomes

By the end of this class, participants will be able to:


  1. Describe the main characteristics of the aviation industry and airline product
  2. Identify key stakeholders within the air transport ecosystem
  3. Explain major revenue sources and cost drivers in airline operations
  4. Compare airline business models and understand implications for fleet, network, and distribution
  5. Summarize the fundamentals of air transport economics and core airline KPIs

Who should attend

  1. New entrants to the aviation industry
  2. Airline/airport early-career professionals
  3. Government / regulatory personnel
  4. Consultants and analysts supporting aviation-related projects
  5. Professionals transitioning into commercial aviation roles
  6. Business partners working with airlines or airports

Meet your instructor

Enda Corneille

Enda Corneille

Experienced Aviation Executive and University Lecturer

With over 37 years in aviation, and having held senior roles in Aer Lingus and Emirates, Enda Corneille is a highly experienced, commercially focused, and versatile aviation consultant and educator.


In addition to his extensive airline experience, Enda has delivered airline management training to a range of carriers as a global instructor with IATA in Geneva. He lectures in Change Management  for the MSc Management (Aviation Leadership) at Dublin City university and delivers lectures in aviation management to both Under and Post-Grad students at the University of Limerick.


He is visiting lecturer to Cranfield University in the UK and holds a first class honors MBA in aviation management. Away from aviation, Enda is the Chairman of the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce.

 

In his spare time he enjoys travel, cooking, playing guitar and golf.

Read moreabout Enda Corneille
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Why you should attend?

Aviation is often perceived as a simple business of selling tickets and moving passengers from one point to another. However, the reality is much more complex: the sector is highly regulated, capital-intensive, competitive, and characterized by thin margins.


Understanding the fundamentals of how air transport functions is increasingly valuable as the industry continues to evolve - driven by market demand, technological innovation, capacity constraints, regulatory changes, sustainability pressures, and shifting business models.


This workshop helps participants appreciate the full ecosystem behind airline operations, including how networks are built, how fleets are selected, how revenues are generated, and how costs are controlled. Developing this broad perspective is essential for anyone wishing to collaborate effectively within the sector or move from a single-silo role into broader aviation responsibilities.

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