AVIA 470Airline Planning and Management

Units: 0.50
Subject: Aviation

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of planning and scheduling in airline operations. It covers strategic, tactical, and operational planning, schedule development, flight planning, crew and aircraft scheduling, and disruption management. All of these topics are examined within the context of real-world constraints and industry standards. The course emphasizes operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, and the critical role of planning in delivering reliable air transport services.

Prerequisites

Must have completed the following:
- AVIA100 - Introduction to Aviation (0.50)

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- AVIA474

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7938	50 / 50	T 11:30–14:20

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Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them

Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar