Action on sustainable aviation is critical for our planet and future workforce

The goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 requires radical action, as it depends on sustainability innovations if the aviation industry is to avoid a high dependence on carbon offsets.

Pilots from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron walk towards a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania on Oct. 28. Social sustainability is associated with building equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforces—a critical consideration within future Royal Canadian Air Force operations, write Suzanne Kearns and Paul Parker. DND photograph by Aviator Avery Philpott

Opinion

BY SUZANNE KEARNS, PAUL PARKER

November 24, 2021

Aeronautics is a force for good—driving cultural connections, economic exchange, and social value. But to realize these benefits now and into the future, we need sustainable solutions and practices. Sustainability has three pillars of equal importance: social, environmental, and economic. The fed...

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