Management of Sustainable Aviation Technology and Operations

The course is designed to provide an understanding of the key issues facing the air transport industry as the world seeks to decarbonise.

It covers a range of subjects including:

• What drives demand for air travel
• Trends in carbon emissions
• The international policy framework
• The pathways for airlines and airports to decarbonise.

The course is class-based and includes guided exercises and group discussions that enable participants to learn from each other in addition to the lecture components.

Who is it for?

Anyone working in, or preparing for, a senior role, within the aviation industry who wishes to expand their knowledge of sustainable aviation policy.

Timetable

Module teaching usually begins at 9am and finishes at 5pm each day, with time for breaks. If there is any change to these timings, you will be informed before the start of the module.

Benefits

You will develop an understanding of the difficulties in decarbonising the air transport industry and why achieving “net zero” is a challenge.

• The context of climate change
• An introduction to the global policy frameworks of climate change and how they impact aviation
• What drives growth in demand for air travel and why decarbonization is a challenge
• An understanding of net zero and how it applies to air transport
• The industry’s efforts to decarbonize including emissions reduction options for airlines
• Alternative fuels, fuel efficiency and new airframe design
• The principles of carbon and emissions trading
• Airports and the environment.

You will be asked to submit a reflective journal following completion of the module to illustrate your learning. You will not receive a mark for the reflective journal.

Following successful completion of the module, you will receive a certificate of participation.

This course is provided by the School of Science & Technology.

Applicants are expected to have professional experience within the aviation industry.

There is no prior knowledge required for this CPD module, other than a general awareness of the aviation industry practices. There is a pre-reading resource list that will help you prepare for the course.

English requirements

For those students whose first language is not English the following qualification is also required:

• IELTS: 6.5
• (A minimum of 6.0 in all four test components is preferable).

Background:

Waypoint 2050 2nd edition: September 2021 (full report and summary)

Further reading list published in the lead-up to the course