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The role of aero engineering in the sustainable development of the aviation industry

Part of: Sustainable Aerospace

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

C. Thomas  and
D. Raper
C. Thomas
Affiliation:
Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, The Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
D. Raper
Affiliation:
Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, The Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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The aviation industry plays a critical role in modern society, supporting global, regional and local economies and facilitating long distance travel for business and leisure. However the environmental impact of the industry is significant and this threatens the sustainability of future growth and the consequential benefits which could arise from it. Technological, operational and infrastructure improvements designed to reduce emissions and noise from aircraft are continually being eroded by the rapid growth of the industry, with the result that the environmental impact of air travel is increasing. Consequently, the sustainable development of the aviation industry will require that in future, technological innovation and fleet replacement continues at a rapid pace and that the highest priority is given to achieving a ‘step change’ in aircraft technology.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 104 , Issue 1037 , July 2000 , pp. 331 - 333
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2000 

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