The decline in general aviation sales in the 1980's is shown to be the result of numerous interdependent factors in the overall aviation environment. While lower costs and improved features and performance would positively affect sales, a review of market conditions indicates that the threshold for accomplishing a significant market turnaround through cost and performance improvements alone is beyond the near term application of advanced aerodynamics, propulsion and materials technologies. While such improvements remain essential for the success of new designs, they are shown to play a secondary role in the marketplace to technologies that lower the real barriers to a larger market for personally flown aircraft. Although market variables do not provide the basis for rigorous proof, appropriate technologies for market expansion are indicated.
Technical thresholds for revitalizing general aviation
Technische Schwellen zur Belebung des Flugzeugmarktes
AIAA-Papers ; Sep ; 1-11
1987
11 Seiten, 19 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 14 Quellen
Conference paper
English
Technical thresholds for revitalizing general aviation
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