This paper is looking for verification of the hypothesis mentioned above. Which role do airports play in our society? Do airports eventually boost our economies? Moreover, how do states take influence on airports? The author subdivides the issue further and selects two airports, Munich Airport (MUC), Germany, and the New Istanbul Airport (IST) in Turkey, to
illustrate particular aspects with specific examples. Both of them function as a hub and spoke airport and therefore present some standard features. However, the main difference is the state and the political system in which they operate.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- What exactly is an airport?
- The role of airports in our society.
- The significance of airports.
- What does anyone see when we arrive at an airport?
- Key Social Infrastructure at the airport.
- Place of mobility and connectivity.
- Environmentally-friendly airport...
- Influence on the labour market
- Social Investment Program
- Airport as national identity
- Airports as a catalyst to the local and national economies
- Governments use airports to achieve their political ambitions
- Istanbul, Turkey.
- Munich, Germany..
- Interrelationship of airports, governments and society
- Current situation
- Impact on society.
- Support from the government.
- The significance of airports.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the multifaceted role of airports in modern society, examining their economic, social, and political significance. The author uses the examples of Munich Airport (MUC) in Germany and Istanbul New Airport (IST) in Turkey to illustrate the impact of airports on the local and national level. The key themes explored in the paper include:- The significance of airports as key social infrastructure
- The role of airports in boosting local and national economies
- The influence of governments on airport development and operation
- The interrelationship between airports, governments, and society
- The impact of airports on the environment and labour market
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The paper introduces the hypothesis that airports play a crucial role in modern society and sets out to verify this claim. The author will examine the role of airports in boosting economies and the influence of governments on airport development, focusing on Munich Airport and Istanbul New Airport as case studies.
- What exactly is an airport?: This chapter defines an airport as more than just a landing strip and terminal buildings, highlighting its central role in modern life and its function as a gateway to new destinations.
- The role of airports in our society: This chapter delves into the significance of airports as key social infrastructure, exploring their impact on various aspects of society, including border control, employment, and social investment programs. It also examines the importance of airports for meetings, networking, and shopping, highlighting their economic benefits.
- Airports as a catalyst to the local and national economies: This chapter focuses on the economic impact of airports, highlighting their role in stimulating local and national growth. It explores how airports attract investment, create jobs, and contribute to the overall prosperity of a region.
- Governments use airports to achieve their political ambitions: This chapter investigates the political dimension of airport development, examining how governments utilize airports to achieve their policy objectives. The author analyzes the contrasting approaches of the Turkish and German governments in their respective airport projects.
- Interrelationship of airports, governments and society: This chapter explores the complex interrelationship between airports, governments, and society. It examines how airports impact society, the role of government in supporting airport development, and the challenges and opportunities presented by this dynamic relationship.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in the paper include airports, social infrastructure, economic development, government influence, political ambitions, national identity, environment, labour market, Istanbul New Airport, Munich Airport, sustainability, mobility, connectivity, and social investment.
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- Julia Werner (Author), 2021, Airports as Drive Wheels of our Society. The Role and Significance of Airports, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1248730
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