Challenges to Aviation in the Global Warming Context
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Global warming has posed a variety of challenges to all sectors, and aviation is particularly affected. Over the past decades, the rapid growth in aviation has led to substantial increases in carbon emissions, with a significant impact on climate change. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current and future challenges of the global aviation industry. These challenges include safety problems arising from extreme weather events, the need for improved fuel efficiency and sustainable aviation fuels, changes in atmospheric conditions affecting flight paths, and increased operational costs. Furthermore, stringent environmental regulations and the necessity for advanced technological developments will also have a positive impact on the future of the aviation industry. This study discusses potential solutions, such as the development of cleaner energy sources, more efficient engines, and better aerodynamic designs, as well as the role of government policies and scientific advancements in mitigating these challenges. The aim is to provide practical and effective strategies to ensure the aviation industry can adapt and thrive in the context of global warming.
DOI: 10.54097/edaje884
Author: Zhen Zhou
Language: English
Subfield: Global and Planetary Change
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403986916