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Sustainable Future of Aviation Management and Air Transport Industry

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 6 May 2024 | Viewed by 6590

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Dr. Jin-Woo Park

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School of Business, Korea Aerospace University, 76 Hanggongdaehak-ro, Deokyang-gu, Goyang-si 421-791, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Interests: airline operation & management; airport operation & management; sustainable management; sustainable development in the air transport industry
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Dear Colleagues,

Today, the world changes as fast as high technology revolutionizes rapidly. In such a time, the term 'sustainability', applied in various sectors, is steadily growing in use as a major indicator of future growth. As the importance of sustainable management increases, various topics relevant to the aviation management sector and air transport industry need to be studied to achieve sustainable management development.

In order to attain knowledge and understanding of future sustainability, it is beneficial to accumulate deep-rooted research on sustainability management, interpretations from various perspectives, and complementary background knowledge of potential studies for sustainable development. The air transport industry is unique from its environment. Therefore, we call for the development of a new guide to the aviation sector which will assist in navigating the future sustainable development in the air transport industry; therefore, we invite the submission of all papers related to sustainability in air transport and aviation management.

It is time for more extensive and in-depth research on more varied topics related to sustainable management in the air transport industry.  These studies will contribute positively both to this Special Issue and also to a sustainable future for the aviation management and air transport industry.

Dr. Jin-Woo Park
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • aviation managment and sustainble future
  • sustaianble management of airlines & airports
  • sustaianble management of the air transport industry
  • sustaiable development of aviation management & air transport industry
  • corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the air transport industry
  • environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the air transport industry

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Corporate Social Responsibility Trends in the Airline Industry: A Bibliometric Analysis
by Kaisa Sorsa and Carolina Bona-Sánchez
Sustainability 2024, 16(7), 2709; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16072709 - 26 Mar 2024
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The aim of this study is to perform a bibliometric analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) research in the airline industry, underscoring current developments and future trends. Utilizing open-source R software (version 4.2.3), including the Bibliometrix R library (version 4.1.4) and VOSviewer (version [...] Read more.
The aim of this study is to perform a bibliometric analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) research in the airline industry, underscoring current developments and future trends. Utilizing open-source R software (version 4.2.3), including the Bibliometrix R library (version 4.1.4) and VOSviewer (version 1.6.20), this study notes a significant rise in CSR research. It highlights influential studies, leading scholars, and key journals in the field. The co-word analysis shows CSR’s impact on efficiency, value, employee perceptions, and customer loyalty. Post-COVID trends indicate an expanded focus on health, safety, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The research suggests a shift towards integrated CSR strategies in the airline industry, emphasizing sustainability, stakeholder inclusion, and transparent reporting. This shift marks a movement towards more comprehensive and effective CSR approaches in stakeholder communication. Full article
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The Effects of ESG Management on Business Performance: The Case of Incheon International Airport
by SangRyeong Lee, Jin-Woo Park and DongRyeol Choi
Sustainability 2023, 15(24), 16831; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152416831 - 14 Dec 2023
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This study examines how implementing ESG (environment, social, and governance) principles at Incheon International Airport affects business performance. ESG practices significantly shape strategic management within the airport industry, particularly at Incheon International Airport in Korea. The primary objective is to explore how the [...] Read more.
This study examines how implementing ESG (environment, social, and governance) principles at Incheon International Airport affects business performance. ESG practices significantly shape strategic management within the airport industry, particularly at Incheon International Airport in Korea. The primary objective is to explore how the ESG components contribute to airport sustainability and business performance through intermediary factors. Prior analyses in the airline and tourism sectors have extensively studied the impact of CSR and ESG adoption on business performance. With increasing numbers of ongoing research on ESG in airports, this study seeks to investigate the mid-to-long-term influence of ESG on business performance, specifically at Incheon International Airport. A comprehensive survey involving 323 airport users at Incheon International Airport was rigorously analyzed using a structural equation model (SEM). The findings revealed a robust positive correlation between ESG activities and business performance. This implies that ESG initiatives can foster trust, improve public perception, underscore sustainability, and notably impact South Korea’s airport industry. Moreover, this research aims to establish fundamental insights by emphasizing the pivotal role of ESG activities in enhancing airports’ reputation in Korea and contributing positively to sustainable development. Full article
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Exploring the Determinants of Travelers’ Intention to Use the Airport Biometric System: A Korean Case Study
by Jun Hwan Kim, Woon-Kyung Song and Hyun Cheol Lee
Sustainability 2023, 15(19), 14129; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151914129 - 24 Sep 2023
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After the pandemic, there has been an increasing emphasis on customer convenience, with biometrics emerging as a key solution. This study empirically investigates the intention of Korean travelers to use airport biometric systems. The technology acceptance model (TAM) was employed to explore users’ [...] Read more.
After the pandemic, there has been an increasing emphasis on customer convenience, with biometrics emerging as a key solution. This study empirically investigates the intention of Korean travelers to use airport biometric systems. The technology acceptance model (TAM) was employed to explore users’ perceptions of the system’s functional aspects, while technology familiarity, social influence, and trust in information protection were integrated into the model to understand users’ psychological aspects. The results reveal that perceived usefulness and ease of use have a positive relationship with the intention to use the biometric system and that perceived ease of use positively influences perceived usefulness. The impact of social influence and technology familiarity was not statistically significant but trust emerged as the most influential factor determining the intention to use the system. Furthermore, the study identified that gender moderates the effect of trust on the intention to use. This study contributes by identifying key determinants for airport biometric system adoption and by investigating the moderating influence of gender. As a primary result, airport biometric systems must have effective functionality and a user-friendly passenger environment while ensuring confidence in system security. These findings have significant implications for the sustainable implementation of airport biometric systems. Full article
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Managing Airline Emissions, Noise, and Bird Strikes: Passengers’ Perspectives on Airlines’ Extrinsic and Intrinsic Environmental Practices
by Falah A. Aldahmashi, Thowayeb H. Hassan, Ahmed H. Abdou, Mahmoud I. Saleh, Mohamed Y. Helal, Daniel Alemshet Gebreslassie, Amany E. Salem and Salaheldeen H. Radwan
Sustainability 2023, 15(17), 12734; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151712734 - 23 Aug 2023
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The aviation industry significantly contributes to environmental degradation, particularly in airline emissions, noise pollution, and bird strikes. Despite the growing concern for sustainability in aviation industries, there is a lack of research on how passengers perceive airlines’ efforts to manage airlines’ environmental degradation. [...] Read more.
The aviation industry significantly contributes to environmental degradation, particularly in airline emissions, noise pollution, and bird strikes. Despite the growing concern for sustainability in aviation industries, there is a lack of research on how passengers perceive airlines’ efforts to manage airlines’ environmental degradation. This study addresses this gap by investigating how passengers perceive airlines’ intrinsic and extrinsic environmental practices toward these issues. Using a scenario-based experiment, this study found that passengers are more likely to use an airline and spread positive word of mouth when environmental practices form part of intrinsic management efforts rather than extrinsic environmental practices, suggesting that airlines should focus on implementing sustainable practices that align with their core values rather than simply adopting superficial measures for public relations. The findings of this research have important theoretical and managerial implications for airline managers in terms of enhancing their sustainability practices. By prioritizing intrinsic management efforts, airlines can improve their environmental performance and enhance their reputation among environmentally conscious passengers, ultimately leading to increased profitability and long-term sustainability for the industry. Full article
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