Spatial and commercial evolution of aviation networks: a case study in mainland Portugal

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Jimenez, E (Author) Other; João Claro (Author) FEUP; Jorge Pinho de Sousa (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Transport Geography

Vol. 24

Pages: 383-395

ISSN: 0966-6923

Publisher: Elsevier

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Systems engineering ; Social sciences > Geography > Economic geography ; Social sciences > Economics > Transport economics ; Technological sciences > Technology > Transport technology > Air transport technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-5TV

DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2012.04.011

Abstract (EN): This paper applies network analysis to study the evolution of aviation networks. It takes a different approach from previous research that usually only explores airline networks. The aviation network of the airports of Lisbon, Faro and Porto, is modelled using the supply of seats and the passenger demand between 2001 and 2010. This analysis is complemented with a study of the commercial evolution of the three airports. It is noticeable the impact of low-cost carriers in the evolution of the configuration of the network over time. A de-concentration effect is also shown to occur, due to the interaction between airport and airline decisions that favour network development. The results of the analysis highlight how critical it has become for airport managers to assess and satisfy the real requirements of the different types of airlines, in order to reduce uncertainty and increase traffic.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13