Towards Sustainable Aviation

Description

Aviation is integral to the global economy but it is also one of the main obstacles to environmentally sustainable development. It is one of the world's fastest growing - and most polluting - industries. What can be done to retain the economic and other benefits it brings, without the associated pollution, noise, congestion and loss of countryside? In this volume, industry, policy and research experts examine how to address the problems, and what it would take to achieve genuinely sustainable aviation - looking at technological, policy and demand-management options. Without far-reaching changes the problems caused by aviation can only multiply and worsen. This work seeks to take an important step in diagnosing the problems and in pointing towards their solutions.

Paul Upham and Janet Maughan are Research Fellows, Callum Thomas is a Professor of Sustainable Aviation, and David Raper is Director at aric aviation at Manchester Metropolitan University.

'Wide-ranging and thorough.' Future Survey 'A very comprehensive book which contains vital industry intelligence and foresight, making it an essential information source and analysis for managers, consultants, regulators, researchers, students and especially environmental and government policy-makers.' International Journal of Environmental Studies '... This is a significant and timely book that sets out the challenges presented by aviation in a comprehensive manner.' Local Transport Today 'Without far-reaching changes, the problems associated with aviation can only multiply and worsen. This book takes an important step in accurately diagnosing these problems and pointing towards their solutions.' Sustain 'This comprehensive collection contains vital industry intelligence and foresight, making it an essential source of information and analysis for managers, consultants, regulators, planners, and policymakers'. Book notes. Business Horizons 4 July-August 2004