Single-Type vs. Mixed Fleet - Comparing Advantages and Disadvantages for Airlines

This article examines the matter of fleet management in an airline. It defines different types of airlines including their characteristics and especially analyses the benefits and risks associated with the use of one type or one manufacturer of aircraft by airlines with different business models and strategies in the commercial passenger air transport market. The aim is to provide an overview of the pros and cons structured in four main categories: operational, economic, organisational and technical.