With commitments to decarbonise by 2050, sustainability is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ for aviation but a critical business function that touches virtually all aspects of the business. However, as a ‘hard to decarbonise’ sector, there is a risk that aviation will get left behind as other sectors progress along a path to net zero more rapidly. A fundamental understanding of the key topics and issues relating to sustainability represents a critical enabler of more pro-active engagement and better decision making in this complex and dynamic field. By empowering leaders and planners to make better more informed decisions, the course seeks to support the wider transition to net zero and a more sustainable future for air transport.

The course will provide learners with a fundamental understanding of the key topics, issues and opportunities relating to air transport sustainability. By the end of the programme, learners will have both an understanding of these topics but also an ability to evaluate how actions in their own day-to-day roles and context can collectively contribute towards wider sustainability targets.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 05 - 06 Jun 2025
  • Duration1.5 Days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost

    £995 (without accommodation)

    £1,150 (with accommodation, evening meal and breakfast)

    Concessions available

Course structure

 

What you will learn

A fundamental understanding of the key topics and issues relating to sustainability represents a critical enabler of more pro-active engagement and better decision making in this complex and dynamic field. 

By empowering leaders and planners to make better more informed decisions, and lead teams on the topic of sustainable aviation, the course seeks to support the wider transition to net zero and a more sustainable future for air transport

Course content

Day 1

Fundamentals of aviation sustainability

  • Climate change and global warming
  • Air transport environmental impacts
  • Global policies for sustainable aviation
  • The politics of aviation sustainability

Pathways to Net Zero aviation

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
  • Aircraft technology
  • Hydrogen and zero emissions fuels
  • Operational measures
  • Market based measures, including CORSIA

Day 2

Airport and local community impacts

  • Air quality and noise
  • Sustainable airport operations
  • Airport energy, water and waste management

Non-CO2 impacts

  • Contrail effects and management
  • The role of NOx , Soot and other non-CO2 impacts

Who should attend

The course is aimed at, but not limited to;

Senior leaders - looking to develop or update their knowledge and understanding of sustainability in aviation.

Managers and innovators - those with responsibility for a team or business function in aviation looking to enhance knowledge and understanding of sustainable aviation issues and opportunities, and embed sustainability practices into their leadership activities.

Those moving into or starting a career in aviation- those looking for industry specific knowledge to help kick-start their move into aviation, or those seeking to further develop their skills and expertise.

Accreditation

Upon completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate awarded by the University and a digital badge for recognition in your professional networking platform.

Concessions

Discounts offered for multiple bookings.

 

10% discount when registering 5 or more delegates, from the same organisation at the same time. Please ask about our discount scheme at time of booking.


Accommodation fees are not included in the discount scheme.

Accommodation options and prices

£995 (without accommodation)

£1,150 (with accommodation, evening meal and breakfast)

Discounts offered for multiple bookings.

Location and travel

Cranfield University is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world. 

Further location and travel details.

Location address

Cranfield University
College Road
Cranfield
Bedford 
MK43 0AL

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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