Integrated engineering-economic approach to modeling air logistics efficiency in rural regions

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The limited accessibility of surface transport infrastructure in rural regions necessitates an expanded role for aviation in providing freight and specialised logistics transportation. This study proposes an integrated engineering-economic approach to modelling aviation logistics development in rural regions, based on a synthesis of technical, economic, temporal, and service-oriented performance indicators. The methodological novelty lies in the formulation of an integrated efficiency index through the normalisation of disparate parameters and their aggregation using weighted coefficients. The research findings establish that aviation operations in rural regions are technically viable over distances of 150-800 km, utilising aircraft with a payload capacity of 0.5-5.0 tonnes and a flight frequency of 2-14 trips per week. Economic analysis indicates that capital expenditures (CAPEX) for the infrastructure range between 1.0-10.0 million USD, while route optimisation and cargo flow consolidation yield a 15-25% reduction in cost per tonne-kilometre. The results of the integrated assessment suggest that peak efficiency is achieved through a combination of moderate infrastructure investment, stable flight frequency, and a reduction in delivery lead times to 1-3 hours. Based on the identified typology of rural regions, three engineering-economic models for aviation logistics development are formulated: the compensatory model, the hybrid model, and the logistics efficiency enhancement model. The proposed models provide a practical framework for substantiating managerial decisions aimed at improving transport accessibility and modernising the logistics systems in rural territories.

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