This book analyses from a management perspective how the aviation industry can achieve a sustainability transformation in order to reach the Paris climate targets for 2050 and provides various strategic and operational recommendations in this regard. It examines various elements of the aviation system exhaustively, including technologies, consumers, airlines, airports and policies, from both short- and long-term standpoints. Specific questions and contradictions, as well as concrete options for taking action, are presented. It also includes numerous practical case studies, which will help practitioners transfer the concepts into their everyday work.

Prof. Judith L. Walls is Chair for Sustainability Management and Director of the Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ) at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland). She is also the Chair of the “Organizations and the Natural Environment” division at the Academy of Management (AOM). Prior to her academic career, Prof. Walls headed the investor relations research, consulting, and business development departments at Thomson Financial (Thomson-Reuters) in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Dr. Andreas Wittmer is Head of International Networks, Academic Director of the CEMS Master of International Management and a Senior Lecturer in Management with a special focus on Aviation at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland). In addition, he is Managing Director of the Center for Aviation Competence and Vice Director of the Institute for Systemic Management and Public Governance. He is a guest professor in the fields of Aviation Management and Economics at several international universities.