This course aims to help learners understand how airports contribute to aviation’s triple-bottom-line sustainability goals. Learners will: 

• Recognize airports as key drivers of local, regional, and global economies. 
• Explore social sustainability strategies within airport environments. 
• Identify environmental sustainability practices applicable to airport planning, construction, and operations. 

• Describe the economic impacts of aviation on the local and global economies. 

• Describe strategies to improve social sustainability at airports. 

• Describe strategies to address environmental sustainability at airports. 

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.