Air Travel Literature Review

Cowper-Smith & de Grosbois (2011, p.59) stated that airlines are not currently focusing enough on their social responsibilities, an area in which Qantas should look to be at the head of their industry. The way in which Qantas operates can have monumental impacts not only on their customers but to the environment itself. Planes although a current need in society also come with a heavy amount of baggage which influences the environment. Aircraft noise, impact on local air quality are just some of the by-products of aircraft travel (Goodman, 2009 p.14). The most discussed and criticised issue within aircraft travel in the modern climate however, is the affect that it has on the environment. This is due to amount of emissions in which are consumed through aircraft travel. Shell aviation the “leading global supplier of world-class aviation fuel and lubricants” supplies almost 7000 aircrafts with fuel each day, refuelling a plane every 12 seconds. Qantas airlines should be knowledgeable on how much fuel they are using and the type of fuel they are using. Pollution resulting from greenhouse gasses and emissions can result in horrific consequences for the environment. Examples of costs that Qantas may endure from its impact on the environment could be adding to the growing concern of global warming throughout the world (Kolstad, 1996 p.1). This is leading to issues such as sea level rising, melting of snow and ice and changes to plant growth and nutrition

This essay will evaluate the different approaches by airlines which show they are carrying out various procedures to show that airlines approach to sustainability is not a simple 'tokenism', sustainable aviation is a reality; this essay will look into these factors and demonstrate the different strategies which the aviation industry are putting in place to be a more sustainable industry.

In 2012, transportation accounted for 19% of the total global energy consumption, 96% of which was produced by fossil fuels [1, p. 201]. Furthermore, air transport is the most carbon intensive mode of transportation, accounting for approximately 10 times more carbon emissions than road transport and 100 times more than shipping (per tonne km) [2, p. 4].

The objective of this research paper is to describe how the 21St Century utilized concepts , such as corporate social responsibility in relation with triple bottom line, to shift the airline industry into becoming a forward-thinking industry embedding sustainability into their core of business operations to create shared value for business and society. I will define corporate social responsibility and areas of social responsibility in the airline industry at the beginning of the paper and proceed with how it ties into the bottom line concept. Next, I will give brief examples of airlines such as JetBlue Airways, and British Airways how they apply these concepts into their mission. In conclusion, I will express my own thoughts about how different generations based their purchases and career decisions on these concepts.

Also the travelling in modern modes of transports like air palnes and various land transports releases large amount of carbon gases that can result in global temperature rise. And of course the rise in carbon emmision is a major influece from the rise in tourism as many prefer the mode of transport by air. The advancemnet of transporation technology by air has not only hasten travelling time, but as thismode of transport became more common, it became cheaper as well. Many budget airline companies are springing out, making travelling more affordable and more popular. However 12% of the world's carbon emmision is contributed by aviation.

Air travel is one of the largest growing industries in the world. Activities such as world trade, economic growth, international investment, tourism and cargo services are central to the globalisation that is taking place in other industries. Air travel for business and leisure purpose has been experiencing a significant growth worldwide.

In this effect, the airline adopted several approaches of dealing with pollutions resulting from aviation practices, which aimed at reducing the environmental pollution, while ensuring the safety of passengers and the environment at large. For instance, the airline embraced the development and use of Sustainable Alternative Aviation Fuel (SAF) which resulted in an improvement in the environment, conservation and emission reduction (FAA 6-8). Research shown the use of SAF will reduce up to 80% overall carbon over full use. The tests carried out by over twenty airlines have shown a technical compliance with the conventional jet fuel carbon offsetting where airlines supposed to invest in the projects aimed at avoiding, reducing or removal of carbon emission in a particular journey(Bilgen 893). This is achieved by either intergrading the program into web-sales engines or to a third party offset provider (IATA). Tree planting, wind farms and hydroelectric production area as well aimed at carbon offsetting. Air traffic management

Since the development of commercial of air travel, Airline operations have had negative effects on both people’s health and the health of the environment. Because of this many airports, like many other industries, are coming under great pressure to develop greener and more sustainable business models. In the United States, many companies have changed their practices in order to adhere to government regulations, but lately there are a growing number of companies that have been more proactive in their adoption of greener practices. The Chicago O’Hare airport operated by the Chicago Aviation Department, the CDA, is one such organization that has taken upon itself to try to become one of the industry’s leading sustainable companies. They have

This essay is about sustainable aviation which is going to clarify the meaning of sustainability and arguing that in some cases the idea of sustainability is unachievable and in some cases is achievable. Sustainability is about environmentally friendly, corporate responsibility. Aviation is an increasingly important form of transport, providing very important mode of connections to both passenger and cargos.(Tony2005)aviation is part of sustainable transport but these are all linked together, with most of the companies trying to change them, sustainability’’ has arisen from ecology and the study of ecosystem’’ . Flying got may benefits and also supports the economy and jobs, taking people on holiday to see different people and different cultures . however it also has got lots of problems for those people living around airports and it is a beg and also growing contribution to climate change . it also explains how sustainable aviation has an effect on the environment, the economy an social factors.

The implications of this analysis are that the focus on the Chinese market is justified. The Chinese air travel industry is booming, and indeed this is fueled by that country's rapid growth and the increased demand for

The civil aviation sector over the past hundred years has transformed into one of the most vital forms of transport in society today. This is due to a vast range of improvements and innovations. One major enhancement in an aircraft is its fuel efficiency; this was obtained through years of in depth research, engine development, avionics and its aerodynamics. The effect that the aviation industry has had on the environment has been relatively small but due to the increase in demands the emissions released by these aircrafts will increase as a result of this. The primary emissions released are carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and unburned hydrocarbons have all contributed to the deterioration of local air quality and eventually lead to an increase in greenhouse gases. The purpose of this assignment is to highlight the advancements in the aircraft industry over the past hundred years as well as state the key innovations which led to the overall goal

Aviation contributes approximately 2 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, a figure which is projected to grow through 2050. Although fuel efficiency has improved by nearly 16 percent since the 1990s, future technologies—including better flight patterns, more-efficient engines, and alternative fuels—have promise for further emissions reductions. The profitability challenges of the early twenty-first century, however, affect the industry's ability to invest in new technology. (Hill, 2010 17-22)

The past of aviation has extended more than two thousand years from the earliest kites and attempts at tower jumping to supersonic, and hypersonic journey by powered, heavier-than-air jets. Now I want to talk about aviation industry information ,The airline industry provides transportation services for passengers as well as cargo through scheduled air routes. The aviation industry derives its revenues from regular ticket fees and freight charges. Other major components of the aviation sector include Air traffic

Literature reveals that the globalisation of the airline industry has resulted in easier accessibility across international borders. This has greatly benefited the tourism industries economic sector with a rise of foreign tourists and an increase in global competition (Dwyer, 2015). However the negative effects on the environment are vast with climate change has become a global problem. A swish study proved that out of the countries examined, 50-85% of tourism based emissions are as a result of air transport and therefore if the tourism industry is to reduce emissions, it can only be achieved through a major decrease in these environmentally destructive emissions caused by aviation (Perch-Nielsen et al, 2010).

Media has a great impact on customer’s choices. Budget airlines have recently been mentioned by the Media as the least environmentally friendly way to travel. In society concern with ‘green issues’ budget airlines may need to switch in close future their marketing focus from rock bottom fares to environmental responsibility.