Fundamentals of Sustainable Aviation

Eva Maleviti is Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of the MS in sustainability in aviation and aerospace at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She has been an academic for over 14 years in British, US and Greek Academic Institutions. Dr Maleviti has taught and developed various aviation-related courses in aviation sustainability, safety and quality, human factors in aviation maintenance, risk management, aviation legislation, environmental and energy management systems, and waste management practices for aerospace organisations. Since 2019, she has been a technical expert for the ICAO CORSIA and EU-ETS schemes with the Hellenic Accreditation System. For ten years, she was the academic coordinator and instructor at the Training Directorate of Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EASA Part 147 MTO). She has extensive experience as an aviation consultant in air operator and maintenance organisations, offering sustainability strategy development, ESG reporting and various tailor-made aviation consulting services. She is IRCA-certified Lead Auditor for Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 and in 9100D – Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations. She holds a private pilot’s license (A), a UAS license specific category C and is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, UK. She has a PhD and MSc in sustainable development, a graduate certificate in aviation maintenance and a BSc in physics.

• CHAPTER 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSTAINABILITYChapter OutcomesIntroductionThe Concept of SustainabilityThe Three Pillars of SustainabilityFirst Circle - Environmental SustainabilitySecond Circle - Social SustainabilityThird Circle - Economic SustainabilityThe 17 Sustainable Development GoalsSustainability in Aviation The Role of International Air Transport Association IATAInternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and SustainabilityConclusion Key Points to RememberCase Study: Pet Rescue MissionChapter Review QuestionsCase Study QuestionsReferencesCHAPTER 2: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN AVIATION Chapter OutcomesIntroductionAviation Environmental ImpactsAviation EmissionsAircraft Noise Market-Based MeasuresEuropean Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) ICAO CORSIAFAA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICYEASA ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES EASA Part 21: Certification Specification 34 and 36ConclusionKey Points to RememberReview QuestionsCase Study QuestionsReferencesCHAPTER 3: ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF AVIATION SUSTAINABILITYChapter OutcomesIntroduction What Is Economic Sustainability?The Five Capitals Model Aviation Economic Benefits Employment Connectivity, Tourism and TradeWhen Everything StopsAviation and Economic CircularityFrom Linear to Circular Model What Is a Linear Economic Model?The Steps to Circular Economy The Benefits of Industrial Symbiosis to the Aviation IndustryWhat Can the Aviation Sector Do to Change?Elements for A Sustainable Growth in the Aviation IndustryConclusionKey Points to RememberReview Questions Project Case QuestionsReferencesCHAPTER 4: AVIATION SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Chapter OutcomesIntroductionWhat Is Social Sustainability?Human and Social Capitals for Aviation The Social Capital for Aviation The Human Capital for Aviation and Aerospace Employment and Aviation Human FactorsHuman Factors Affecting Aviation Social SustainabilityAviation and Aerospace Corporate Social Responsibility Environmental, Social and Governance Conclusion Key Points to RememberCase Study: New MRO Facility in Kochi Area, IndiaChapter Review QuestionsCase Study Questions ReferencesCHAPTER 5 SUSTAINABLE AVIATION DESIGNSChapter OutcomesIntroductionAircraft DesignsAerodynamicsPropulsionStructure and MaterialsWhat Is Life Cycle Assessment?ISO Series Standards 14040 and LCA ISO 14040Life Cycle Assessment Methods ConclusionKey Points to RememberReview QuestionsReferencesCHAPTER 6 SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELSChapter OutcomesIntroductionAircraft FuelsSustainable Aviation Fuels How to Produce Sustainable Fuels CORSIA and SAFWhat Is a CORSIA Eligible Fuel (CEF) and How to Make ItSAF Feedstock and Fuel ConversionLIFE CYCLE EMISSION VALUE (LSf)The use of SAF and the Sustainable Development Goals ConclusionReview QuestionsKey Points to RememberReferencesCHAPTER 7: SUSTAINABLE AVIATION PROCESSES AND TECHNIQUESChapter OutcomesIntroductionSafety and SustainabilityAn Aviation Safety and Sustainability Model Cybersecurity and Aviation Sustainability Lean Six SigmaThe Benefits of Using Lean Six Sigma Lean Methodology for FlightsLean Methodology for Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulSustainability Root Cause AnalysisWhy Is It Important to Determine the Root Cause? ConclusionKey Points to RememberReview QuestionsAcronymsReferencesCHAPTER 8 : SUSTAINABLE AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENTChapter OutcomesIntroductionGuiding ATM Principles and SustainabilityEnhance Performance-Based NavigationPBN and Environmental SustainabilityAirport Terminal Cybersecurity Aircraft and Air Traffic Control CybersecurityConclusionKey Points to RememberAcronymsReview QuestionsReferencesCHAPTER 9 SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FACILITIESChapter OutcomesIntroductionLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)BRE'S ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT METHOD BREEAMISO Management SystemsWhat Is a Management SystemProcesses and ProceduresISO 14001 Environmental Management SystemsISO 50001 Energy Management SystemsISO 45001 Occupational, Safety and Health Management SystemsWaste Management Waste Management Principles Sustainable Approved Training OrganisationsConclusion Key Points to RememberReview QuestionsCase StudyCase Study QuestionsReferencesCHAPTER 10: SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE Chapter OutcomesIntroductionThe Future of Aviation Supersonic FlightsHydrogen CellsElectric AircraftNew Tools for Aviation SustainabilityClosing the Loop: What Is Aviation Sustainability ConclusionKey Points to RememberAcronymsReview QuestionsReferences