ASSIGNMENT 1

Airlines Environmental issues

Aviation Air Pollution: Change in average weather is termed
as climatic change. There are many types of air pollution at
different elevations caused by airports and airplanes, aircraft
emits many toxic elements while flying overhead in large
amount and these emissions are spread over an area of 12
miles long and 12 miles wide on takeoff. Emissions from
aircraft below 1000 feet above the ground somehow cause
bad air quality. The concern for aviation air quality is basically
related to the areas connected with airports and around
them.
AVIATION WATER POLLUTION

It is a well-known fact that airports are known as to be the

major source for water pollution, they used to dump all toxic
chemicals, de-ice airplanes during winter storms into water.
During de-icing, the airline mixes around 55% of glycol and
around 45% of water at 185 degrees F heat and spray the
planes down with it. Ethylene glycol is a more toxic substance
and consumes high levels of oxygen during decomposition
which is also one of the reasons for the depletion of
freshwater and is harmful to aquatic animals.

AVIATION NOISE POLLUTION

It is another very important issue airport noise and noise due
to overflying at low heights had led some local people to
even protest leading to night curfews in some developing
countries, but such unilateral decisions by municipalities are
not good for the overall growth and it curfews continue then
it will become very difficult to manage and even getting land
slots at the airport.

CURRENT SCENARIO IN INDIA

In ancient times in India, men lived close to forests and loved

their surroundings. Today, however, man has only plans for
constant air travel, spoiling the fragile mother Earth.
IN A BUSINESS POINT OF VIEW
These factors can influence others to finding new routes to
reach their desired destinations and major sponsorship may
find others sources of transportation therefore loosing in a
big revenue. Also it can cost the airlines to spend the money
and time to gain the trust of the people/customers with
trying to implement new ways or rules to follow to insure the
best experience and less environmental destruction.