Air Transport
Air Transport
Air Transport Carbon constrained or carbon free flight. Aerospace technology or eco-efficiency? UK visitors to Greece , ,000, ??
The Problem is the Rate of Growth
Drivers for Future Growth
Aviation, City and Regional Development High speed carriage of people and high value goods over long distances. Accessibility to remote and island communities.
Economic Development (NW England)
The Multicultural Society
Travel for Personal Fulfilment
The Global Society
Aviation’s Contribution to the Development of Humankind Patterns of trade / migration Global socio-economy Intergovernmental alliances EC,SADC,MERCOSUR, AL Russia,India,China,Brazil. Next Africa?
Aviation and Sustainable Mobility Airports have critical role as inter-modal transport hubs. Airport capacity provision is therefore critical
Environment constrains airports when : Noise, emissions or risk exceed : –regulatory limits –local agreements –community tolerance –political support
Environment constrains airports when: The airport cannot ensure secure and adequate resources (water, energy) to allow normal operations. Due competition with other industries, homes, tourism, farming.
Environment Constrains Airports when: Further infrastructure growth is restricted by sensitive habitats, culturally sensitive sites or buildings (houses).
The move away from carbon fuels is more than Climate Change Issue. Increasing demand for aviation fuel by ? Peak oil now 50 yrs conventional oil remain Alternatives costly and limited production potential
Carbon Free in 50 Years? Monumental challenge Step change in Technology & Infrastructure years away? Who will fund this change?
Can we have a Global Society in a Carbon Constrained World?