This course aims to demonstrate how modern air navigation systems enhance aviation’s environmental and operational sustainability. Learners will: 

•  Understand the goals and structure of the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP). 
• Recognize the sustainability benefits of performance-based navigation (PBN). 
• Identify methods of flight optimization that improve fuel efficiency. 
• Explore how navigation systems are adapting to new technologies, including remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). 

• Define performance-based navigation (PBN) and its sustainability benefits. 

• Describe the goals and structure of the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP). 

• Outline how flight optimization can improve sustainability. 

• Describe how aircraft navigation systems are responding to the increased use of remotely piloted aircraft. 

All aviation professionals seeking to develop a baseline understanding of sustainability as it applies to civil aviation, including airline, airport, and regulatory personnel, as well as professionals transitioning into aviation from other industries. No previous background or experience in sustainability is required.

Students, educators, consultants, and support-service providers who wish to understand sustainability principles within aviation operations.