Aviation Industry Trends Technology Advancements, Regulations, and Sustainability: The 5th International Aviation Management Conference 2024 offers readers a comprehensive guide to sustainable aviation's current and future landscape. Emerging from the 5th International Aviation Management Conference (IAMC), the proceedings, provide an in-depth understanding of the transformative developments reshaping the skies and how the industry is responding to the demands of governance in an era of technological sophistication. The book examines the aviation industry's pivot towards sustainability and strategies intended to meet the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality. It covers cutting-edge advancements in aircraft technology, exploring the electrification of planes, the potential of hybrid systems, and the growing realm of autonomous flight. It looks at the groundbreaking improvements in aerodynamics, the use of advanced lightweight materials, and the revolutionary engine designs that set new fuel efficiency standards. This volume is an essential read for industry professionals, policymakers, students, researchers, and aviation enthusiasts. It provides a global view of how the industry can thrive while grounding its practices in ecological stewardship and regulatory compliance.
Section I.- The Future of Flight: An Overview of Aviation Innovation.-
Electrifying the Skies: Progress in Electric Aircraft.- The Hybrid Horizon:
Merging Traditional and Electric Propulsion.- Autonomy in the Air: The Rise
of Pilotless Aircraft.- Designing the Future: Aerodynamic Innovations.-
Material Matters: The Role of Composites and Advanced Materials.- Propulsion
Progress: The Evolution of Aircraft Engines.- Digital Skies: The Impact of AI
and Big Data on Aviation.- Breaking the Sound Barrier: The Return of
Supersonic Travel.- Section II: Regulations Shaping the Future.- Sky Law: An
Introduction to Aviation Regulations.- Governing the Unmanned: Regulations
for Drones and UAS.- Cybersecurity at 30,000 Feet: Protecting Data and
Systems.- CORSIA and Beyond: International Environmental Regulations.-
Navigating Local Skies: Regional Regulation Differences.- Keeping Passengers
First: Evolving Rights and Protections.- Section III: The Green Flight Path.-
Clearing the Air: Strategies for Emission Reduction.- Fueling Change: The
Development and Impact of SAFs.- Operational Efficiencies: Sustainable
Airport and Airline Operations.- Waste Not: In-flight Recycling and Reduction
of Single-Use Plastics.- Carbon Commitments: Industry Pledges and Climate
Initiatives.- Research for a Greener Tomorrow: Funding and Future
Technologies.- Industry Perspectives and Case Studies.- Leading Voices:
Interviews with Industry Innovators.- Success Stories: Case Studies of
Advancements in Action.- Regulatory Change: Case Studies on Policy Impact.-
Sustainable Journeys: Case Studies on Green Initiatives.- Conclusion.- The
Flight Path Ahead: Synthesizing Trends and Predictions.- Appendix A: Glossary
of Aviation Terms.- Appendix B: Summary of Key Aviation Policies.- Appendix
C: Directory of Aviation Industry Resources.
Prof. Zindoga Mukandavire is the Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Research and Technology, Emirates Aviation University.
Dr. Hannah Al Ali is an Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Data Science at Emirates Aviation University.
Prof. Kaitano Dube is a Faculty Research Professor at Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, and a Visiting Professor at the Institute of Applied Research and Technology, Emirates Aviation University.
