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Dr Louis Wu MAvD, PhD

Lecturer in Aviation

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Aviation

I specialize in air transport and tourism economics, with over 10 publications in leading journals such as Transportation Research Part A, Annals of Tourism Research, Transport Policy, and Journal of Transport Geography. My research combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies to address contemporary challenges in the air transport industry, particularly the connections between aviation, tourism, and regional prosperity. I focus on the economic and social sustainability of airlines, airports, and aviation-related tourism activities. Recently, I have explored areas such as AI, green operations, efficiency, productivity, and sustainability reporting, aiming to contribute to regional resilience and global environmental responsibility in aviation.

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 64 6 9518649
    Location: 1.16, Massey University Aviation Center
    Campus: Massey University Aviation Center

Qualifications

  • Master of Aviation, with Distinction - Massey University (2019)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2023)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

I am interested in examining the dynamic relationships between the air transport industry, regional prosperity, and the tourism sector, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. My focus includes several key areas:

  • Air transport as a driver of regional development and economic growth
  • Aviation subsidies and infrastructure development
  • Tourism trends and their link to air travel
  • Airport and airline business management
  • Sustainability in aviation practices
  • Strategic management in airlines and airports
  • Shifts in travel behaviour

Research Opportunities

  • Any aviation related topics and supervision  (12/06/2023) Work with the undergraduate and postgraduate aviation students who keen to undertake the projects relating to aviation management and tourism.

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Air Transportation and Freight Services (150701):
Applied Economics (140200):
Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000):
Econometrics (140300): Economics (140000):
Impacts of Tourism (150601): Tourism (150600):
Tourism Economics (140216):
Tourism Management (150603): Tourist Behaviour and Visitor Experience (150606):
Transport Economics (140217):
Transportation and Freight Services (150700)

Keywords

Air transport economics

Travel behaviour

Airport and airline service

Air transport and tourism

Sustainability

Research Outputs

Journal

Wang, H., Tsui, KWH., Wu, H., Fu, X., & Kille, T. (2024). Impacts of low-cost carriers’ development in the Asia-Pacific region on tourism, economic development and social wellbeing: a systematic review. Current Issues in Tourism.
[Journal article]Authored by: Wu, H.
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He, H., Tsui, KWH., Wu, H., & Lin, L. (2024). Exploring the red tourism–aviation nexus through the PVAR model: The case of China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Case Studies on Transport Policy. 18
[Journal article]Authored by: Wu, H.
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He, H., Wu, H., Tsui, KWH., Wang, B., & Fu, X. (2024). Spatiotemporal evolution of air cargo networks and its impact on economic development - An analysis of China's domestic market before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Transport Geography. 117, Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0966692324000814
[Journal article]Authored by: Wu, H.
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Wongyai, PH., Ngo, T., Wu, H., Tsui, KWH., & Nguyen, T-H. (2024). Self-service technology in aviation: A systematic literature review. Journal of the Air Transport Research Society. 2, Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2941198X24000150
[Journal article]Authored by: Ngo, D., Wu, H.
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Wu, H., Lin, YH., Ngo, T., & Hong Tsui, KW. (2024). Aviation subsidy policy and regional wellbeing: Important indicators from relevant stakeholders’ perspectives. Case Studies on Transport Policy. 16
[Journal article]Authored by: Ngo, D., Wu, H.
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Su, J., Wu, H., Tsui, KWH., Fu, X., & Lei, Z. (2023). Aviation resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of the European aviation market. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 177
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Lin, YH., Wu, H., He, H., & Tsui, KWH. (2023). Changes in perceptions of airport services’ attributes: An assessment of the impacts of COVID-19. Transport Policy. 141, 116-128
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Wu, H., Hong Tsui, KW., Ngo, T., & Lin, YH. (2023). Airport subsidies impact on wellbeing of smaller regions: A systemic examination in New Zealand. Transport Policy. 130, 26-36
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Tsui, KWH., Fu, X., Chen, T., Lei, Z., & Wu, H. (2021). Analyzing Hong Kong's inbound tourism: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. IATSS Research. 45(4), 440-450
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Chow, CKW., Tsui, WHK., & Wu, H. (2021). Airport subsidies and domestic inbound tourism in China. Annals of Tourism Research. 90
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Wu, H., Hong Tsui, KW., Ngo, T., & Lin, YH. (2020). Impacts of aviation subsidies on regional wellbeing: Systematic review, meta-analysis and future research directions. Transport Policy. 99, 215-239
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Wu, H., & Tsui, KWH. (2020). Does a reward program affect customers’ behavioural intention of visiting the airport? A case study of Singapore Changi Airport. Journal of Air Transport Management. 82
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Book

Tsui, KWH., & Wu, H. (2022). Impacts of air transport subsidies on landlocked developing countries’ connectivity under the “One Belt One Road” initiative. In Market Development and Policy for One Belt One Road. (pp. 99 - 123).
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Conference

He, Y., Wu, H., Tsui, KWH., Wang, K., & Fu, X.Analysing the effects of low-cost carrier’s presence and exit on New Zeeland’s domestic tourism: A difference-in-difference approach.. . Lisbon
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Wu, H.
He, H., Wu, H., Tsui, KWH., Wang, B., & Fu, X.Spatiotemporal evolution of air cargo networks and its impact on economic development - An analysis of China's domestic market before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wu, H.
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Wu, H., Tsui, K., Ngo, T., & Lin, Y-H.Do subsidised air transport activities lead to changes in regional wellbeing? Regional studies of New Zealand and Taiwan.. . Sydney
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Wu, H.
Wu, H., Tsui, K., Ngo, T., & Lin, Y-H. (2019, December). Air transport subsidies in regional development: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis.. Presented at Transport Knowledge Conference 2019. Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wu, H.
Tsui, WHK., Ngo, T., Lin, YH., & Wu, H.Do government subsidies for air transport work? Improve regional tourism and economic wellbeing.. . Amsterdam
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Wu, H.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English, Mandarin
    Last used: Present
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Cantonese
    Last used: Present
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Needs work

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Current

190721 Design and Management of Airports (Postgraduate)

190308 Airport Operational Management

190318 Air Transport Economics

Past

190703 Management in Aviation Systems (Postgraduate)

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 1 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Ho Wongyai - Doctor of Philosophy
    Implementing Self-Service Technology in Thai Aviation Towards Sustainability

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