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Sustainable Air Transport Management and Sustainable Mobility

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 October 2025 | Viewed by 1878

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Interests: airline operation and management; airport operation and management; sustainable management; sustainable development in the air transport industry
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Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to announce a new Special Issue of the journal Sustainability on “Sustainable Air Transport Management and Sustainable Mobility”. Sustainable air transport management and sustainable mobility are key to making air transportation better for the environment and more efficient. Sustainable air transport management works on reducing the environmental impact of flying by using cleaner fuels, new technologies, and better practices. It also focuses on cutting noise from airplanes and making airports more eco-friendly. Moreover, sustainable mobility aims to create transportation systems that are good for the environment and economically sound and, by using smart technology and balancing investments, it also ensures air transportation is safe and supports overall health and long-term sustainability. Ongoing research in sustainable air transport management and sustainable mobility will significantly contribute to the sustainability of the aviation industry.

Sustainable air transport management and sustainable mobility are essential in terms of addressing the environmental and efficiency challenges in the air transportation industry, given that the aviation sector significantly impacts the environment through emissions and noise, necessitating advancements in cleaner technologies and practices. Similarly, sustainable mobility focuses on creating transportation systems that are environmentally friendly and socially equitable. Research in these areas is crucial for reducing carbon footprints, improving operational efficiency, and promoting economic and social well-being.

The aim of this Special Issue is to showcase recent advancements and innovative solutions in sustainable air transport management and sustainable mobility and this focus aligns with the journal's scope of publishing research on sustainability and technological advancements in transportation. This Special Issue will contribute valuable insights and practical solutions to current challenges in the field.

We invite original research articles and critical reviews on topics related, but not limited, to:

  • Technological innovations;
  • Operational efficiency;
  • Sustainable infrastructure;
  • Sustainable mobility;
  • Smart technology in the aviation sector.

Dr. Jin-Woo Park
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • air transport sustainable development
  • sustainable aviation
  • smart technology
  • green technologies
  • fuel efficiency
  • eco-friendly airports
  • eco-friendly operations

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Systematic Review
Sustainable Airport Development: A Literature Review Based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Methodology, Using OpenAlex Database
by João Couto and Maria Emilia Baltazar
Sustainability 2025, 17(9), 4184; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17094184 - 6 May 2025
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Airport sustainability has gained increasing attention as the aviation industry faces the challenge of balancing economic growth, environmental responsibility, and social standards. This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) using the OpenAlex database. The PRISMA 2020 (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews [...] Read more.
Airport sustainability has gained increasing attention as the aviation industry faces the challenge of balancing economic growth, environmental responsibility, and social standards. This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) using the OpenAlex database. The PRISMA 2020 (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology was applied to refine the selection process, resulting in 66 relevant studies. Then, a bibliometric–systematic literature review (B-SLR) approach was employed to analyze trends and identify research gaps. The findings indicate that most studies often focus on two sustainability pillars at a time, while neglecting a fully integrated perspective. Not many research works simultaneously address all three dimensions of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social), leading to fragmented insights into sustainable airport management. Notably, some industry-driven reports are starting to suggest emerging holistic approaches, but the majority of the academic literature remains segmented. Hence, this study highlights the need for a more comprehensive research framework that considers environmental, economic, and social factors concurrently. Future research should integrate these dimensions to develop practical and well-balanced sustainability strategies; while methodological limitations may exist in this work, such as language constraints and dataset selection criteria, this review provides valuable insights into airport sustainability and lays the groundwork for further scientific studies. Full article
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