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Presentation
Presentation
The study of aviation history is crucial for aviation management, as it provides insights into past developments, challenges faced and lessons learned.
Understanding the evolution of aviation allows us to anticipate trends, make informed decisions and improve practices to ensure safety and operational efficiency in the aviation industry.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 2
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT1656-14528
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Ancient concepts (before the 19th century):
Ancient legends and myths and the desire to fly.
Leonardo da Vinci - projects for flying machines in the 15th century
Balloons and airships (late 18th to 19th century)
The Wright brothers and powered flight (early 20th century):
The First World War and advances in aviation
Golden Age of Aviation (1920s-1930s)
Commercial aviation and the creation of airlines
The jet age and supersonic flight (after the Second World War):
Space race and astronautics
The development of more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly aircraft.
The introduction of large, long-range aircraft.
The emergence of commercial space travel and private space exploration companies.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones
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Objectives
Objectives
The learning objectives include:
LO 1. Understanding Historical development: understanding the evolution of aviation from its beginnings to contemporary development;
LO2. Knowledge of important milestones: identify and understand crucial milestones in the history of aviation, such as technological innovations, historical events and influential personalities;
LO3. Analysis of consequences: Analyze the consequences of key events in aviation history, including economic, social and political impacts;
LO4. Technological Context: Understand the technological context behind advances in aviation and their role in shaping the industry.
LO5. Awareness of Challenges Overcome: Recognize the historical challenges faced by aviation, and how they have been overcome, contributing to current safety and efficiency.
OA6. Application of Lessons Learned: Apply knowledge to improve current practices considering aspects such as safety, sustainability and innovation.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
To provide students with a basic knowledge of the history of aviation and aeronautics from the origins of flight to the present, particularly in the context of culture, economy and society and their impacts on the growth of the aviation industry.
Opportunity to explore the importance of public and private support for the development of this industry by analyzing practical cases from the aeronautics/space industry.
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References
References
Grant, R.G. (2017). Flight: The Complete History of Aviation. Smithsonian Institution.
McCullought, D. (2016). The Wright Brothers. Smithsonian Institution.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
