This study examines the impact of airline selection attributes on perceived value and recommendation intention among Chinese airline consumers. Drawing on the theory of perceived value and service-dominant logic, this research develops a mediation model to explore how key airline service attributes influence consumer behavior. Survey data were collected from 500 Chinese international students residing in South Korea and analyzed using Smart PLS 4.0. The findings indicate that reservation services, in-flight facilities, and online shopping significantly enhance both perceived value and recommendation intention. In contrast, airport services, in-flight services, and marketing strategies show no significant direct impact on recommendation intention. Notably, perceived value fully mediates the relationship between airline attributes and recommendation intention. These results reveal a gap between traditional service focal points and changing consumer preferences in China. By confirming perceived value as a complete mediator within the airline industry, this study advances service marketing theory and delivers actionable insights for personalized, data-driven marketing strategies tailored specifically to Chinese consumers.

This study is conducted to deeply measure the participation motivation, experience, and changes of university students majoring in aviation service who participate in a cabin safety learning community using virtual reality education program. In order to achieve the research purpose, individual in-depth interviews are conducted with 10 participating students, and the statement data collected through the process are applied to the study. In addition, the collected data are analyzed according to Giorgi's phenomenological method. As a result of the study, the participation motivation is derived from 2 components and 8 subcomponents: <Various learning experiences for experience and growth> and <Positive perception of learning tools>. The learning experience is divided into 3 components: <Recognition of the learning effect of learning tools>, <Limitations and difficulties of learning activities>, and <Achievement through effort>, and 13 subcomponents. The changes after learning are derived from 3 components: <Strengthening career field competency and fostering a sense of responsibility>, <Self-directed change and career exploration>, and <Self-directed learning plan>, and 14 subcomponents. As a result, students who participated in the virtual reality-based cabin safety learning community shows positive perceptions, experiences, and understanding of changes in the definitional, academic, and career aspects.

This study empirically analyzes the applicability of the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) revised Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) by examining Gimpo International Airport. The research compares the current national OLS criteria under the Airport Facilities Act Enforcement Regulations with ICAO's updated dual-layer framework of Obstacle Free Surfaces (OFS) and Obstacle Evaluation Surfaces (OES). Geographic Information System (GIS) modeling was used to apply various OES types including horizontal, straight-in instrument approach, precision approach, and instrument departure surfaces to five densely populated areas surrounding Gimpo (Wonjong-dong, Hwagok-dong, Sinwol-dong, Sinjeong-dong, and Mok-dong). The analysis also incorporated height restriction calculations based on existing ILS, VOR, RNAV, and SID procedures. Results indicate that certain surfaces, such as horizontal surfaces for circling approaches, are of limited necessity given the absence of published circling procedures, whereas procedural refinements for precision approaches and departures could allow height relaxations without compromising safety. These findings provide practical insights for integrating ICAO's revised OLS into domestic regulations and for optimizing obstacle management in complex urban airspace.

This study analyzed how aviation students perceive academic and flight-related stress, and how their levels of self-efficacy influence their coping strategies. A survey was conducted with 90 students enrolled in the aviation program at C University. The results showed that students perceived academic stress to be higher than flight stress, and those with higher stress levels tended to have lower self-efficacy and were more likely to use avoidant or emotion-focused coping strategies. In contrast, students with higher self-efficacy were more likely to adopt problem-focused coping strategies. Notably, social self-efficacy was the lowest among the sub-factors, indicating a lack of confidence in interpersonal situations. The study confirmed that self-efficacy serves as a significant mediating variable in the relationship between stress and coping strategies. These findings suggest the need for tailored educational interventions that strengthen self-efficacy to promote adaptive coping behaviors among aviation students.

This study aims to propose policy improvements for aviation certification exemption systems to enhance aviation safety. The Delphi technique was employed to collect and systematically analyze the opinions of a panel of experts. The participants included professionals with diverse practical and academic experience from airlines, aviation training institutions, universities, and government agencies. A total of 25 items were subjected to validity assessment. The Content Validity Ratio (CVR) method proposed by Lawshe was applied, with a threshold of 0.42 set according to the number of experts. The analysis showed that 20 of the 25 items met the criteria, confirming their validity based on expert consensus, and these items were used as key references for improving the aviation certification exemption system. The remaining five items did not meet the threshold, indicating the need for modification or supplementation in future research design. These results demonstrate that the Delphi method is an effective approach to derive improvement factors for aviation certification exemption systems with both statistical and content validity. Furthermore, the validated items identified in this study are expected to enhance the policy and practical implementation feasibility of the system.

This study empirically analyzed the intentions of corporate finance officers to provide financial support for the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry, a representative nascent industry, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). A survey was conducted among corporate finance officers, and hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The study analyzed the impact of TPB's core components-attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control-on financial support intention. The results showed that subjective norm and perceived behavioral control had a significant positive influence. This suggests that feasibility and social expectations may play a more crucial role than personal attitudes in financial support for nascent industries like UAM. This research offers practical implications for building a financial ecosystem for the UAM industry and contributes to understanding the financial support decision-making mechanisms in nascent industries.

This study empirically analyzed the relationship between the influence of airline's sports sponsorship, corporate image, word of mouth effect, and purchase intention. The questionnaire was collected for Chinese respondents living in or overseas in China to explore consumer perceptions by using the manipulation that the airline sponsors the e-Olympics as a sponsor. According to the results, it was found that the airline's sports sponsorship had a positive effect on the corporate image and consumers' intention to purchase products when it had a positive image of the sponsored airline. Sports sponsorship and the airline's corporate image did not directly affect positive word of mouth, but positive word of mouth was found to have a positive effect on purchase intention. Through this, we tried to establish the foundation for sponsorship plans and marketing strategies for various activities related to airline sports sponsorship. Finally, this study discusses implications for theory and practice, presents limitations, and concludes with several suggestions for future research.

The safe operation of aircraft is closely related to weather conditions. Aircraft operating at low altitudes, in particular, are highly susceptible to rapidly changing local weather phenomena occurring near the ground surface. Aviation accidents related to adverse weather conditions occur consistently each year. Furthermore, the frequency of such accidents is expected to rise even further due to the anticipated rapid growth in the aviation transportation market. This study proposes a method for providing accurate and timely real-time weather information to pilots operating at low altitudes. To achieve this, we developed a real-time weather classification model based on a convolutional neural network (CNN), utilizing CCTV video footage originally intended for road surveillance. The developed model is expected to effectively deliver weather-condition information to pilots, thereby practically contributing to enhanced aviation safety in low-altitude flight operations.

Aviation turbulence is one of the significant meteorological phenomena threatening aviation safety, causing sudden and severe disturbances to aircraft during flight. Recently, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has developed the Korean Integrated Model (KIM), a numerical weather prediction model specifically tailored for the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, aiming to replace the existing Unified Model (UM)-based forecast system. In this study, we newly established the KIM-based Korean Aviation Turbulence Guidance (KIM-KTG) system by transitioning from the currently operational UM-based KTG system. Verification of the predictive performance of the developed KIM-KTG system confirmed that its accuracy is sufficient for practical use in aviation operations. The results of this study are expected to contribute to improving the accuracy of aviation weather forecasts within Korea's Flight Information Region (FIR) in the future.

This study analyzes the institutional role and policy implications of airport hierarchy in the context of global aviation liberalization and regional competition, with emphasis on reforming Korea's system. The research compares the EU's TEN-T framework (Regulation (EU) 2024/1679), the U.S. FAA's NPIAS/AIP programs, Japan's Airport Act (1956, revised 2008), and ACI Europe's passenger-based taxonomy. Findings indicate that the EU and FAA link hierarchy directly to quantitative thresholds and fiscal instruments, while Japan institutionalizes operator diversity and civil-military joint use. ACI Europe complements these by classifying airports from Major to Small based on passenger volumes and connectivity. By contrast, Korea relies on nominal categories lacking legal or quantitative foundations, leading to misalignment between actual demand and hierarchical status. To address these limitations, the study proposes a five-tier system (super-hub, gateway, regional, intermodal, other) tied to passenger volumes and connectivity, enabling transparent policy application and tiered financial support. This framework aims to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and regional balance in Korea's airport network.

This study presents countermeasures for contingencies that may occur during flight operations on UAM flight routes that will be commercialized in the near future, centered around the Seoul metropolitan area of Korea. This study provides stable separation between UAM aircraft in flight at a fixed point (FIX) when landing is impossible due to encountering adverse weather conditions during flight, or when adverse weather conditions (VFR flight restrictions) and navigation equipment such as GPS fail. This study has limitations such as a lack of prior research data and assuming real situations in a situation where it has not yet been commercialized. However, this study is expected to contribute to aviation safety during UAM flight operations by presenting flight tracks on flight routes(Corridor) actually flown by helicopters in the Seoul metropolitan area and providing temporal and spatial separation of UAM aircraft in contingencies centered around VOR (VHF Omnidrectional Radio Beacon) transmitters that are currently distributed east, west, south, and north centered around the Seoul metropolitan area.

This study investigates factors influencing Fatigue Risk among helicopter pilots in the Korea Coast Guard aviation division. Maritime missions such as search and rescue, medical missions, and vessel deck landing procedures are characterized by high operational risk and unique fatigue accumulation patterns, as reflected in past crash cases. The research examines the structural relationships between Mission Conditions, Just culture, and Fatigue, based on the view that both physical and cultural factors contribute to pilot fatigue. Using survey data analyzed with SPSS v29.0 and PROCESS Macro v4.2, the results showed that among mission conditions, the operational environment had the strongest direct effect on fatigue. Ground duties and flight missions influenced Just culture, while the operational environment showed only a weak tendency. Mediation analysis further revealed that Just culture exerted a significant mediating effect on fatigue, confirming that organizational culture serves as an important pathway linking mission conditions to pilot fatigue. The findings demonstrate that pilot fatigue stems from the interaction of mission demands, physical settings, and organizational culture, suggesting the need for an integrated management approach in future aviation safety policies.

Recently, interest in the need for corporate ESG management and improving competitiveness through it has been increasing globally. ESG is a word that combines the first English letters of environmental, social, and governance, and is attracting attention as a key element to achieve sustainability in corporate management. ESG management activities will increase customer trust and satisfaction, and can serve as a decisive factor in customers reusing the airline. To this end, we aim to identify major factors related to airline social responsibility, eco-friendly management, and governance among ESG factors, and determine how they affect customer satisfaction and lead to reuse intention. The analysis results of this paper show that an airline's ESG activities go beyond simply managing the company's image and act as an important factor in increasing customer satisfaction.

As research on urban air mobility (UAM) commercialisation progresses, the importance of meteorological information for operational safety has grown. UAM will primarily operate in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL), where surface effects generate turbulence distinct from that at higher altitudes. Here, the inertial subrange is often unclear and turbulence irregular, limiting the applicability of the eddy dissipation rate (EDR) recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This study reviews aviation turbulence concepts and ABL characteristics to build a diagnostic basis for turbulence at UAM altitudes. Low-altitude observations and prior studies were used to identify turbulence features relevant to UAM. Alternative indices, such as turbulent kinetic energy (TKE), were also assessed for effectiveness in capturing turbulence dynamics. These findings highlight the need for quantitative, physics-based metrics to complement EDR and provide essential data for improving UAM safety and meteorological support.

This study aims to improve the efficiency of Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) at Cheongju International Airport, a small airport operated under a military-civilian integrated system. With the simultaneous increase in both military and civilian aircraft operations, the airport is facing complex constraints including slot allocation, flight punctuality, and increased controller workload. In particular, delays in decision-making and inefficient information exchange during the coordination process between military and civilian flights result in delays for civil aviation, which leads to passenger dissatisfaction, higher fuel consumption, and reduced operational efficiency. This study analyzes the airport's operational and airspace structure, the characteristics of military and civilian flights, and the control environment, to propose improvements to the ATFM strategy, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and safety of integrated military-civilian air traffic operations.

This paper analyzes the legal validity and fairness of expiration clauses in airline mileage programs, focusing on the South Korean Supreme Court decision 2021Da308030. Despite airline miles being recognized as intangible assets, expiration periods-typically around ten years-raise disputes over consumer rights and contract fairness. The study reviews court rulings that balance airlines' financial interests with consumer protections, emphasizing the need for clear notice and reasonable use opportunities. It also critiques the adequacy of airlines' compensatory measures and compares international practices, underscoring the need for improved consumer protection and regulatory reforms in Korea.

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has emerged as a promising solution to urban challenges such as population concentration and traffic congestion. While previous research has predominantly focused on technological and regulatory aspects, educational approaches to enhance pilot competencies critical for safe and reliable early-stage UAM operations remain limited. This study investigates flight trainees' perceptions of UAM education to propose strategies for pilot training and competency development. Results show that 36.5% of respondents prioritized establishing appropriate UAM training facilities, followed by pilot qualification training (29.8%), training for adverse weather and emergency situations (27.6%), and obstacle avoidance training (6.1%). Furthermore, 90.6% expressed interest in UAM, 91.7% in information exchange, and 89.5% in exhibitions or flight demonstrations. The findings highlight the necessity of shifting from theory-centered instruction to hands-on, experience-based training, supported by infrastructure expansion. This study provides practical insights to inform the development of UAM curricula and policy frameworks aimed at enhancing pilot preparedness and operational safety in future UAM environments.

This study examines the feasibility of introducing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to address transportation isolation and the limitations of maritime transport in island regions of Jeollanam-do, South Korea. Three major passenger ferry routes with the highest traffic volumes were selected, and the JARUS SORA 2.5 model was applied to quantitatively assess operational risks. The analysis confirmed that all routes met the required safety and operational feasibility standards, indicating favorable conditions for UAM adoption in the region. Based on these findings, the study proposes policy recommendations including the development of tailored vertiport infrastructure, the establishment of integrated air traffic management systems for manned and unmanned aircraft, and measures to enhance social acceptance. This research demonstrates the viability of UAM demonstration routes in island areas and provides foundational insights to support future UAM commercialization and transportation welfare improvement in South Korea.

Controlled Rest in Position (CRiP) is recognized as an effective fatigue mitigation strategy and has already been adopted by a number of civil aviation authorities around the world, including those in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. This procedure allows pilots to take short, controlled naps while remaining in their assigned flight position, under specific operational and safety protocols, with the aim of reducing fatigue and maintaining alertness during critical flight phases. Despite the documented safety and performance benefits demonstrated in various international studies and operational trials, Korea has yet to introduce formal regulations or detailed implementation guidelines for CRiP. This study reviews global practices, operational procedures, and regulatory frameworks related to controlled rest, drawing on examples from jurisdictions where the concept has been successfully integrated into commercial aviation. It evaluates their potential applicability to the Korean aviation environment, taking into account local operational conditions, cultural factors, and regulatory structures. The results indicate that, if supported by clear procedures, crew training, and robust safety measures, CRiP could serve as a valuable tool for enhancing pilot alertness, reducing fatigue-related incidents, and ultimately improving overall operational safety in Korea's commercial air transport sector.