Sustainable Air Transport Management and Operations
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Traffic and Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 235
Editors
Interests: air transportation management; aviation strategy; game theory; coopetition strategy; airline marketing and operations
Interests: aircraft maintenance; predictive maintenance; decision support
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: transportation; digitalization; airline operation; airline marketing; air connectivity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global aviation industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it responds to growing environmental, economic, technological, and geopolitical pressures. Achieving sustainability in air transport has become a strategic priority for airlines, airports, regulators, and industry stakeholders seeking to balance continued sector growth with the urgent need to reduce environmental impacts, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen system resilience. This Special Issue focuses on sustainability in air transport management and operations, addressing emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of aviation. Particular attention is being paid to the role of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, evolving air connectivity patterns, geopolitical instability, military conflicts, pandemics, and other global disruptions that influence aviation systems and their long-term sustainability. Contributions are invited that explore innovative strategies, policies, and technological solutions supporting sustainable airline and airport operations, including decarbonization pathways, sustainable aviation fuels, operational optimization, and resilient network planning.
This Special Issue also welcomes research examining regulatory frameworks, market strategies, and stakeholder collaboration contributing to sustainable development across the aviation ecosystem. By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue will advance knowledge and support evidence-based decision-making for achieving a more sustainable, resilient, and adaptive global air transport system.
Dr. Iryna Heiets
Dr. Wim J. C. Verhagen
Dr. Doreen La
Prof. Dr. Olha Polous
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- air transport
- airline
- airport
- sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
- AI in aviation
- digital transformation in air transport
- air connectivity
- network planning
- aviation policy and regulation
- sustainable aviation systems
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