Air Transport
The Air Transport programme provides knowledge required for understanding, planning and managing aviation systems, from airport infrastructure to airline operations and air navigation service providers.
Description
The Air Transport programme educates specialists for all segments of commercial, general and technical aviation - from airport and airline operations, through safety and regulation, to planning and management of operations in air transport.
The programme is aligned with European aviation standards and covers modern infrastructure, operations, safety processes, organization of passenger and freight transport in air traffic and digital technologies used in management of air systems.
About the Programme
The curriculum includes aviation infrastructure, organization of air transport, airport operations, aviation safety and protection, aviation regulation, flight technology, logistics and management of aviation systems. The programme provides a broad foundation for work in operational, analytical and managerial aviation functions.
During studies, students become familiar with international standards, contemporary planning and monitoring tools, and real processes in airports, airlines and aviation organizations.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understand aviation system structure and participant roles.
- Analyze operational processes in airports and airlines.
- Apply basic aviation safety and regulatory requirements.
- Plan and organize basic passenger and freight transport processes.
- Understand the technical, technological and information systems supporting air transport.
- Design and optimize operational processes in airports, airlines and navigation service providers.
- Apply advanced traffic analysis and management methodologies.
- Plan and lead complex aviation operations.
- Implement safety standards, risk assessment and aviation regulations.
- Develop innovative solutions and digital tools for aviation system management.
Successful Careers
Curriculum
The curriculum includes airport infrastructure and operations, airline management, aviation regulations and safety, passenger and cargo technology, service provision procedures, air navigation systems and digital management tools. Practical projects integrate real operational experience with theoretical knowledge aligned to international standards.
Core courses cover aerodrome infrastructure and operational procedures, air traffic management basics, aircraft technology, flight theory, air law and regulation, passenger and baggage handling, aircraft handling, freight management, tariff systems and flight ecology.
Electives include airport simulations, air traffic management modelling, passenger amenities, hazardous materials regulations, unmanned aircraft systems, English for aviation, traffic forecasting and market research.
The final thesis addresses aviation operations topics such as airport efficiency, airline operations, passenger service, cargo management, safety analysis or regulatory compliance. Students demonstrate independent research capability grounded in operational and regulatory knowledge.