Inside Aviation Management

Welcome to Purpose in Flight Co., the professional blog of Emma Carpenter. Aviation professional, veteran, professor, and PhD student.

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Latest Articles

The Systematic Financial Disparity Between Large Hub and Nonhub Primary Commercial Service Airports

View from an airplane showcasing the wing, airport workers, and control tower at São Paulo Airport.

Bridging the Gap: Financial, Operational, and Modernization Challenges Facing Nonhub Primary Commercial Service Airports

A bustling airport runway with multiple aircraft and a prominently visible control tower during the day.

Unauthorized Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations in the National Airspace System: Understanding the Safety Implications for America’s Airports

A white drone in flight against a clear blue sky, capturing aerial footage with precision.

Hi, I’m Emma!

Aviation professional, veteran, entrepreneur, professor & PhD student. Here at Purpose in Flight Co., I provide valuable industry insight from my 16+ years in aviation industry and my latest research.

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Focus Areas

Airport Management

Examining the oversight and coordination of airport operations, facilities, finances, safety, and stakeholder relationships.

Air Traffic Control

Understanding the complex integration of air traffic in and around the airport environment.

Policy Development

Analyzing local, state, and federal regulations and how they impact America’s airport system.

AI & NextGen

Exploring new AI & NextGen technologies and how they can be integrated into the airport environment.

Data Analytics

Leveraging the latest data analysis processes to help airport’s make evidence-based decisions.

Research

Conducting academic research on a variety aviation management topics.

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