Towards Sustainable Aviation

by Upham, Paul; Maughan, Janet; Raper, David; Thomas, Callum

• ISBN13: 9781853838170
• ISBN10: 1853838179
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Aviation is integral to the global economy and one of the fastest growing industries in the world. However, aviation can be a significant contributor to local air pollution and ambient noise, and is set to become a prominent cause of global warming if present growth trends continue. While the economic benefits of aviation are of the utmost importance and need to be retained, the potential for expansion in aviation could represent one of the main obstacles to environmentally sustainable development at the global level. Without far-reaching changes, the problems associated with aviation can only multiply and worsen. "Towards Sustainable Aviation" takes an important step in accurately diagnosing these problems and pointing towards their solutions. Industry, policy and research experts have each brought their unique perspectives to this multidisciplinary examination of how to address immediate and future problems, and what the nature of genuinely sustainable aviation might be, integrating analyses of technological, policy and management issues. This comprehensive volume contains vital industry intelligence and foresight, making it an essential source of information for managers, consultants, regulators, planners, researchers, students and environmental and governmental policy-makers.

Table of Contents

List of Figures, Tables and Boxes	vii
List of Contributors	ix
Preface	xiv
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations	xvi
PART 1 TRENDS AND ISSUES
1 Introduction: perspectives on sustainability and aviation
Paul Upham	3	(16)
2 Organizational and growth trends in air transport
Ian Humphreys	19	(17)
3 The social and economic benefits of aviation
Robert Caves	36	(12)
4 The human health impacts of aviation
Ken Hume and Adrian Watson	48	(29)
5 The global atmospheric impacts of aviation
David Lee and David Raper	77	(20)
6 Aircraft noise, community relations and stakeholder involvement
Callum Thomas and Martin Lever	97	(18)
PART 2 MITIGATIONS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
7 Environmental management and the aviation industry
Paul Hooper, Bridget Heath and Janet Maughan	115	(16)
8 The potential for modal substitution
Milan Janic	131	(18)
9 Air freight and global supply chains: the environmental dimension
David Gillingwater, Ian Humphreys and Robert Watson	149	(13)
10 The potential offered by aircraft and engine technologies
Jacquetta Lee	162	(17)
11 Climate policy for civil aviation: actors, policy instruments and the potential for emissions reductions
Andreas Pastowski	179	(20)
PART 3 MULTISECTOR COMMENTARIES
12 Multisector commentaries on sustainability and aviation	199	(40)
Economic aspects of sustainability and UK aviation
Simon Bishop, Institute for Public Policy Research	199	(2)
Sustainable aviation: implications for economies in transition
Delia Dimitriu, TAROM Romanian Air Transport	201	(3)
Key issues in aviation environmental policy-making
Léonie Dobbie, Partner, GreenAscent (former Director, Aviation Environment, IATA, 1996-2002)	204	(7)
Towards sustainable aviation?
Brian Graham, University of Ulster	211	(2)
Aircraft noise: the NGO perspective
Tim Johnson, Aviation Environment Federation	213	(5)
Environmental and economic factors in airport capacity
Joop Krul, Schiphol Airport	218	(2)
Potential improvements to air traffic management
Arthur Lieuwen and Ted Elliff, EUROCONTROL	220	(3)
Making aviation less unsustainable: some pointers to the way ahead
Caroline Lucas, MEP	223	(2)
Sustainable aviation: what do you mean?
Mark McLellan, Partner, GreenAscent	225	(4)
Sustainability and aviation: problems and solutions
Beatrice Schell, T&E	229	(3)
Airlines and sustainable development
Hugh Somerville, British Airways	232	(2)
The case for 'no growth'
John Whitelegg, Liverpool john Moores University	234	(5)
13 Conclusion Paul Upham	239	(3)
Index	242