Towards a Zero-Emission Aviation Environment (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

1. period of the year, 8 weeks of studying virtually.

An overview of global transportation and sustainability
Guest lecturer from EASA; Global challenge and the impact of the transportation industry from an aviation point of view
Guest Lecturer and lessons from German Aerospace Wolfgang Grimme; A transition to carbon-neutral flying in the aviation industry
Sustainable Fuels (SAF)
Pathway toward net zero emissions in aviation

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Learning takes place in a virtual mode.

Intro

As the world grapples with the urgent need for sustainable practices, the political debate surrounding green aviation intensifies. Policymakers are increasingly advocating for innovative technological solutions, such as electric flying, sustainable aviation fuels and the use of hydrogen, to revolutionize the industry. Additionally, market-based measures, including carbon pricing and emissions trading, are being proposed to incentivize airlines to reduce their carbon footprint, paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future in air travel.
Join our course to dive deeper into these vital topics, where industry experts and fellow students will discuss, assess and present the latest developments going towards zero-emission aviation.

Materials

Main reading Source: Green Aviation (2016), Blockley, R., Agarwal, R., Collier, F., Schaefer, A. & Seabridge, A.

Instructors´ own material
Visiting lecturers and professionals materials
Academic articles
Companies´ web portals
Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Material produced by students
Industry related reports and statistics
Data from H-H provided statistical databases

Teaching methods and instruction

Learning virtually including assignments and independent study based on given instructions and materials.

Working life connections

Guest speakers on course materials from aviation companies, aviation-related work cases.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam
Final Essay or presentation
Individual learning assessment

Internationality

Aviation professionals from the field

Learning assignments

individual assignments
quiz
learning diary writing
report writing

Assessment methods

Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student can define the key concepts of sustainable aviation. S/he recognizes the main stakeholders and their purpose in the net zero-emission aviation environment. S/he can describe the different elements related to business and management from the viewpoint of decarbonizing aviation.

Assessment criteria - grade 3
In addition to the competencies in grade 1, the student can apply the key concepts of sustainable aviation in her/his thinking and reasoning. S/he can understand the impact of technological development and pathways towards a zero-emission aviation environment related to her/his business and management.

Assessment criteria - grade 5
In addition to the competencies in grades 1 and 3, the student can analyze the purpose of an organization's stakeholders and their role in decarbonizing aviation. S/he develops business and management from the viewpoints of net zero-emission and can recognize business opportunities related to the zero-emission environment in the aviation industry S/he can think critically and solve problems in a changing operational environment.