<P>Selecting the right aircraft for an airline operation is a vastly complex process, involving a multitude of skills and considerable knowledge of the business. <I>Buying the Big Jets </I>has been published since 2001 to provide expert guidance to all those involved in aircraft selection strategies.</P><P></P><P>This third edition brings the picture fully up to date, representing the latest developments in aircraft products and best practice in airline fleet planning techniques. It features a new section that addresses the passenger experience and, for the first time, includes regional jet manufacturers who are now extending their product families into the 100-plus seating category. Overall, the third edition looks at a broader selection of analytical approaches than previously and considers how fleet planning for cost-leader airlines differs from that of network carriers. <I>Buying the Big Jets </I>is an industry-specific example of strategic planning and is therefore a vital text fo