Flying into the future: the case for sustainable aeronautics

Canada should catalyze its academics by integrating a sustainable aviation research initiative within the aerospace strategy.

Our aerospace industry punches above its weight on the global stage, yet the academic community has untapped potential to amplify this leadership through leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths linked to sustainability, write Dr. Suzanne Kearns and Dr. Amr ElAlfy of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics.Unsplash photograph by Deniz Altindas

Opinion

BY DR. SUZANNE KEARNS AND DR. AMR ELALFY

November 25, 2024

Aviation connects our world, driving cultural exchange, economic growth, and societal progress. However, this critical industry faces an existential challenge. Aviation is a hard-to-decarbonize sector. It currently contributes about 2.5 per cent of global emissions, but...

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