In preparation for this research effort, review the following resources and familiarize yourself with the Airport Categories (FAA) https://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/categories established by the FAA.
Also, read the following case study which is located in the attachment section.
Grubesic, T. H., Fuellhart, K., Wei, F., & O’Connor, K. (2017). Regional perspectives on general aviation and reliever airports: A case study of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Regional Science Policy & Practice, 9(2), 101-120.
Review the document on the role of reliever airports in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market which is located in the attachment section.
The economic impact of reliever airports (Metropolitan Airports Commission)
Analyze the air transport system as you work to answer the following topics in APA format:
At a minimum your document should include the following topics:
o What is the general environment in the global airline industry driving delivery channel decisions?
o What factors led to the success of major metro areas to maintain their secondary and reliever airports?
