Integration of tiltrotor aircraft into modern air transport systems

Abstract

The given paper considered the possibility, conditions and outcomes of introducing a tiltrotor aircraft into modern air transport system. The research focused on providing grounds for usage of tiltrotor aircraft at the airports with high level of traffic congestion and at noise pollution. Analysis revealed the future challenges of airport capacity with the increase in forecasted passenger traffic and growing airport congestion. It was suggested to consider implementation of tiltrotor aircraft as an alternative solution to a variety of transportation issues. Efficiency of tiltrotor aircraft was estimated by way of calculating the flight hour cost and compared with the efficiency of the helicopter. High speed of delivery and increased payload are the main assets of the tiltrotor aircraft when contrasted with helicopters. Accessibility concept was regarded as a measure of potential efficiency and sustainability of the project. It can be summarized that the tiltrotor aircraft can serve as a reasonable improvement to the existing network of feeder airports in air taxi or medical service aviation or as corporate means of transport.