Title: A review on environmental impacts from aviation sector in terms of life cycle assessment

Authors: Duran Calisir; Selcuk Ekici; Adnan Midilli; Tahir Hikmet Karakoc

Addresses: Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics Science, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Turkey ' Department of Aviation, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Turkey ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey ' Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics Science, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Turkey

Abstract: The main objective of this paper is, in terms of LCA (life cycle assessment), to compile and discuss, environmental impacts of aircraft, gas turbine engine and components, and maintenance process and operations in the aviation sector. The study reveals in detail LCA implementations on aircraft and related products and processes and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as LCA's historical development, purpose, scope and method classification. The value of this study lies in the review of LCA studies in the aviation industry to emphasise the importance and feasibility of sustainable development in the aviation industry. This motivation behind the study shows to practitioners and researchers how the LCA approach can be applied in aviation through studies in the literature. Thus, this paper will contribute to scientists, researchers, designers, manufacturers and policymakers on the aviation industry for better understanding the environmental impacts from aviation sector in terms of life cycle assessment.

Keywords: life cycle assessment; LCA; aircraft; environmental impact; sustainability; unmanned aerial vehicle; UAV.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2020.110299

International Journal of Global Warming, 2020 Vol.22 No.2, pp.211 - 234

Received: 25 Apr 2020
Accepted: 06 Jul 2020
Published online: 13 Oct 2020 *

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