Dimension reduction methods - Delta's Aircraft Fleet

Fleet planning is a part of the strategic planning process for any airline company. Fleet is the total number of aircraft that an airline operates, as well as the specific aircraft types that comprise the total fleet. Airline selection criteria for aircraft acquisition are based on technical/performance characteristics, economic and financial impact, environmental regulations and constraints, marketing considerations, and political realities. Fleet composition is a critical long-term strategic decision for an airline company. Each aircraft type has different technical performance characteristics, for example, the capacity to carry the payload over a maximum flight distance or range. It affects ...

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