Article databases
Scopus
Multidisciplinary database excellent for all areas of technology, but also covering the management and health aspects of aviation. Includes patents.
NOTE: Scopus and Google Scholar show numbers of citing articles, a powerful way to follow scholarly discussion on a topic.
Business Source Complete
Major database for business & management. The first place to look if you are researching management, marketing, economic, or organisational aspects of aviation.
Google Scholar
The famous Internet search engine, restricted to academic material only. Excellent for technical and business aspects.
IEEE Xplore
Put out by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, this database is the most technically-focused. Search the entire database or limit your search to Aerospace.
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Legal guidelines about how and by whom Library-subscribed article databases may be used.
Books and ebooks
Search Discover
Search Discover to find Library books, journals articles, DVDs & other material.
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Aviation organisations
Regulatory organisations
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Particularly useful are the Aviation investigations and the Aviation Safety Recommendations.
International Civil Aviation Organization
Companies
Passport
Company profiles. Also excellent for country and market information.
Business Source Complete
Includes SWOT analyses of companies, as well as Airlines Industry Profile reports for a range of countries.
Factiva
Company information and news items
Note: Only 5 simultaneous Massey users permitted.
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Background information
ScienceDirect Reference Works
Includes aviation. Has a geography and social sciences focus.
Find other aviation encyclopedias and handbooks
Concepts and definitions
Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms
Find other aviation dictionaries
Related subject guides
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