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The Flightpath to a Greener Industry: Environmental Challenges & Initiatives in Aviation

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Course description


Environment is a pressing issue for the entire world and implicitly for the aviation industry which needs to think ahead and fast to be able to provide innovative solutions such as: sustainable fuels, electric / hybrid aircrafts. This course provides an overview of the main challenges aviation is facing today and presents some of the initiatives stakeholders in the industry are working on. At the end of this video course, participants should be able to describe and list the major environmental issues in aviation together with solutions to tackle them which will also help trigger new ideas and strategies participants can use for their own companies.


Learning outcomes


By the end of this course, participants will be able to:


  • Describe the environmental impact of aviation.
  • Explain how the aviation industry is trying to reduce its environmental impact.
  • Define the commercial and operational benefits of a greener industry.
  • Explain how the airline industry will need to plan and adapt in a changing climate.
  • Describe how new aircraft technology will enable the aviation industry to achieve carbon neutrality.


Who should attend


  • Aviation professionals 
  • Entry-level sustainability or environmental managers
  • Airlines and airport representatives
  • NAAs and ANSPs professionals with an interest in environment


Syllabus

Air Quality and Noise

  • Air quality
  • Aircraft noise
  • Quiz

Climate Change and its Impact

  • Climate change - carbon dioxide emissions
  • Climate change - aircraft contrails
  • The impact on climate change - airports
  • The impact on climate change - flight operations
  • Quiz

Final Exam

  • Test your knowledge

Industry Initiatives Towards Greener Aviation

  • Aircraft manufacturer initiatives
  • Engine manufacturer initiatives
  • Airline initiatives - weight and structure
  • Airline initiatives - flight operations
  • Airport initiatives
  • Air traffic management Initiatives
  • Quiz

Technological Developments to Address Climate Change

  • The basics of aircraft and engine design
  • The focus on aircraft weight
  • Aviation biofuels
  • Electric-powered aircraft
  • Hydrogen-powered aircraft
  • Quiz

Course Conclusion

  • Concluding remarks

Course Introduction

The Impact of Aviation on the Environment

  • Quiz

Taught by

Anil Padhra

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