Connectivity Developments in Air Transport Networks at Primary Asian Airports

Abstract

This paper measures and compares the connectivity developments in air transport networks at the primary airports in Asia. To determine how the connectivity at these airports has developed in the specific markets, the connectivity figures are broken down by regions. For an assessment of the model and its application, the paper conducts scenario analyses for Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya, Japan, on the connectivity impacts of an additional flight from this airport to large hub airports in Europe, North America and Asia, and of moving all domestic flights from Nagoya Airfield, the other airport in Nagoya, to this airport. The results reveal that the most striking growth of air network connectivity developments has been found at the three airports in Mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou) and Tokyo International Airport. The model is helpful for airports to assess their network performance and their competitive hub status vis-a-vis other airports.