TY - CHAP
T1 - Sustainability in Aviation and Safety Culture
AU - Alparslan, Frank
PY - 2024/9/20
Y1 - 2024/9/20
N2 - The aviation industry stands at the confluence of sustainability and safety, striving to balance environmental responsibility with passenger and crew well-being. This chapter explores the integration of sustainable practices across various facets of aviation, including fuel-efficient aircraft design, sustainable airport operations, and the cultivation of a culture of responsibility among aviation professionals. It explores the transformative impact of technological innovations such as electric and hybrid propulsion systems, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), and advanced materials on safety and sustainability. The chapter also emphasises the importance of global collaboration and cultural sensitivity in promoting a unified approach to sustainability and safety culture in aviation. It concludes that a commitment to innovation, education, and collective action is vital for propelling the industry towards a future where air travel is both environmentally responsible and inherently safe.
AB - The aviation industry stands at the confluence of sustainability and safety, striving to balance environmental responsibility with passenger and crew well-being. This chapter explores the integration of sustainable practices across various facets of aviation, including fuel-efficient aircraft design, sustainable airport operations, and the cultivation of a culture of responsibility among aviation professionals. It explores the transformative impact of technological innovations such as electric and hybrid propulsion systems, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), and advanced materials on safety and sustainability. The chapter also emphasises the importance of global collaboration and cultural sensitivity in promoting a unified approach to sustainability and safety culture in aviation. It concludes that a commitment to innovation, education, and collective action is vital for propelling the industry towards a future where air travel is both environmentally responsible and inherently safe.
KW - Sustainability in Aviation
KW - Safety Culture
KW - Carbon Emissions
KW - Decarbonisation
KW - Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
KW - Fuel Efficiency
KW - Alternative Propulsion Technologies
KW - Hydrogen and Electric Propulsion
KW - Noise Pollution
KW - Resource Consumption
KW - Air Travel Emissions
KW - Safety Standards
KW - Artificial Intelligence
KW - Predictive Maintenance
KW - More Electric Aircraft (MEA)
KW - Hybrid Electric Aircraft (HEA)
KW - Circular Economy
KW - Aircraft Design
KW - Carbon Footprint
KW - Operational Efficiency
KW - Environmental Responsibility
KW - Climate Change Mitigation
KW - Regulatory Measures
KW - Industry Collaboration
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-031-62474-2_11
DO - 10.1007/978-3-031-62474-2_11
M3 - Chapter
SN - 978-3-031-62473-5
T3 - CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance ((CSEG))
SP - 149
EP - 170
BT - Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices
A2 - Hosseinian-Far, Amin
A2 - Laryea, Ebenezer
A2 - Sarwar, Dilshad
A2 - Omoloso, Oluwaseyi
A2 - Uba, Chijioke D.
PB - Springer
ER -