Class Green Aviation

The aviation sector is highly dynamic and is a driver of economic growth and the mobilisation of people and goods at an increasing rate.

Despite the contribution of technological advances, the uninterrupted growth of air traffic leads to an increase in the environmental impacts inherent in air activity.

This curricular unit aims to make known to students the environmental and sustainable issues in aviation and its management, with special emphasis on sustainable alternative fuels, climate change, diversity and the pillars of green aviation.

Syllabus:

The S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 and S6 intend to develop in students, future managers of the aeronautics sector, an awareness of environmental sustainability in the aviation business (LO1), building a sustainable future aligned with economic and socio-environmental commitments (LA2).

The contents given develop in the students the critical thinking to the new challenges of this industry that will allow them to respond effectively to the environmental challenges of the sector collaborating with the aeronautical industry in the development of works in this area (LO3, LO4 and LO5).

Learning based on solving problems close to reality that allows students to apply the knowledge acquired in the context of the classroom and outside it as well as the development of critical thinking, cooperation and teamwork. The use of digital technologies and the application of puzzles to develop the creative spirit is encouraged.

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