The Aviation Industry Has Had On The Environment

Airplanes have become very popular ever since Charles Lindbergh made the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. Airplanes were used during World War I in dog fights. Dog fights were battles where to fighter planes fought in the air. Dog fights were popular during World War I but not as popular during World War II although they still did occur. Airplanes are always being improved and developed in size, structure, and power. Aircraft strength and power had increased over the years. There are now more powerful bombers, faster fighters, and a lot of it has to do with the fact that this time period is also known as the jet age. Hence the use of jet engines in airplanes. In World War II it was recorded that "aircraft strength went from 1,741 on hand to an authorized level of 15,000” (Lawson and Tillman 13). During World War II there were many improvements made to the

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

After many years of trial and error, a combination of inventors and engineers developed a practical, effective internal combustion engine that greatly affected the world. This paper will give opposing views on the background and analyze the effects it had on transportation and the environment.

Have you ever wondered about the aircraft from World War Two? Or how aircrafts operated, or what materials they used to operate and win in dogfights? The WWII era was one of the first time that airplanes were used to fight in wars on such a large scale and with such a large impact. Aircraft was extremely beneficial in this war. Airplanes were a huge advantage in WWII because of all the ammunition they carried, and they used a lot of resources to help fight during WWII for their country.

With the invention of the machine gun the fighter plane was created and the first flying “aces” arose. This was important because when both sides were entrenched it became the job of the planes to create an opening. In addition to fighter planes the creation of bombers played a vital role in the war and in subsequent wars. Planes were now able to just drop a bomb on the enemy, causing a large amount of damage. The advancements in aircraft made during wartime paved the way for future generations to create advanced airplanes with useful additions like precise maneuvering equipment and missiles. In addition, post-war advancements include the invention of the tri-motor in 1926, the first single engine plane in 1927, and the first transatlantic passenger plane also in 1927. WWI had a huge effect on the development of plane technology because without it people may have never realized the potential for air warcraft except for the few pilots with the vision of dropping bombs on the

Whether for travel, deliveries, or for use during war, the airplane is an amazing invention that has changed our world. Once the Wright brothers took their first flight, the airplane began changing rapidly. In 1915 the United States started making fighter planes to use in WWI. The plane quickly changed the face of war. Airplanes were now able to take pictures of the enemies land, attack without using ground troops, and support the needed ground troops in a new way.

Towards the end of the War the airplane becomes a practical device of war being able to carry weapons. Anthony Fokker and Louis Bleriot create the most successful of early modern biplanes known as the D-VII and D-VIII. Biplanes are eventually taken over by the monoplane, or one wing. This new design allowed for faster flight and better visibility for the pilot. Air-cooled engines lead the way for commercial aircraft, and Boeing introduces the first modern airliner the 247. Airplanes are effected the greatest by supply and demand of war. New styles of war begun to emerge so did new and improved types of aircraft. The population of the U.S. also begun to grow which leads to the modern most sophisticated commercial airliner the 777. Most aircraft improvements are found in the military and intelligence field. The most high tech aircraft known today for such things as spying are the SR-71 Blackbird, and the U-2 Spy plane. The most complicated and best aircraft performance is still held by the space shuttle and probably always will be. The last 200 years have seen incredible changes in aircraft from the man with wings to heavier than air flying machines that can travel at supersonic speeds.

The Air Transportation System has been reformed by the introduction of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). This system is supposed to be implemented in the country by 2025. The system revises air routes and updates it to satellite system management; the promotion of usage of GPS technology for navigation, route length shortening, time reduction, and fuel saving, etc.

The transport sector is one of the main global consumers of fossil fuel related energy in the world. Unfortunately fossil fuel is non-renewable source of energy and the production of oil has been fluctuating in the recent past. At the same time, combustion of petroleum related fuel release greenhouse gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide that destroy the ozone layer and result to further environmental degradation. Therefore to work

During 1933 ,Boeing 247 became the first of the modern airlines which also known as the first aircraft which is fully upgraded such as all metal(anodized aluminium) and had speacial features such as autopilot, trim tabs and de-icing boots for the wings. During February 8 1993, Boeing 247 flew for the first time and began air commercial services that year. The airliner began to developed in engines ,airframes and also cabin. The airliner was able to fly with one engine with the first twin-engined passenger transport. The airliner could carry about 13 passengers and travel about 155

Southwest Airlines is one of the most successful airlines in the United States. There has never been layoffs or strikes in the history of the company, although there were several times when layoffs could have been justified, including the months following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. However, Southwest's Mission statement says “Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.” (Southwest, 1988). The Airline has always believed that their corporate culture is one of the keys to their success. The culture recognizes that employees have emotional intelligence and that their

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.

This explosion provides research of how the UK Economy contributes to the Aviation industry in various way with the standard points and innovation – have impacted on UK economic growth through the Aviation industry. By this report, contribution to UK economy has explained such as trade, tourism, employment and government tax. This report will pay particular attention in trade contribution current status, value added contribution details of Tourism impact, direct and

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)

Consequently, another new challenge which the airline industry is currently undergoing is the ability to find a greener solution to fuel so that aviation is not purely dependent on fossil fuels. Some sources of literature have alleged biofuels to not be the answer to cleaner fuels as although the direct emissions from airplanes powered by a biofuel mix may be reduced, the indirect emissions through producing biofuels are significant. Biofuels create a lot of pressures on carbon sinks through the way they are cropped causing strains on the land and rainforests (Bringezu et al, 2009), which adds to the greenhouse effect, furthermore increasing climate change. Due to the size of land required of biofuel production, it can also threaten biodiversity of flora and fauna and