Airport Operations

"Airports are among the most complex systems in modern transport. They bring together airlines, regulators, ground handlers, security agencies, and thousands of passengers every day, all working to tight schedules and strict safety standards. Airport Operations by Dr. Anup Kumar is written to help students and practitioners understand how this system works in practice.

The book is designed as a textbook for aviation management programmes, including BBA (Aviation Management) and MBA courses. It treats the airport as an integrated operation rather than a set of separate functions. Readers are guided through the airside and landside environments, covering how runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, and passenger and cargo facilities are planned, run, and kept safe.

A distinctive strength is its grounding in the Indian context. Drawing on his teaching experience at RGNAU and several leading management institutes, Dr. Kumar connects global frameworks such as ICAO standards with national regulation by DGCA, the role of the Airports Authority of India, and the realities of Indian carriers and airports. Concepts are explained through practical examples that students can relate to and apply."