Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Abstract
Aviation is a field full of unanswered questions and mystery. With the ability to fly almost anything or anyone, new concerns are being addressed. How can we make this mode of travel more efficient? How can we make it more practical? Everything comes at a cost. With todays craft polluting our air and fuel becoming more and more expensive, it is up to us, for the sake of mankind, to develop new technology to push this industry forward.
The Future of Aviation
There have been many technological advances that have propelled the aviation industry forward. This industry is and has been rapidly evolving from its conception, with no signs of slowing down. However, as time goes on, the demand for more efficient aircraft has reached an all time high. With the hundreds, if not thousands of craft flying above us, and only one planet to host on, the need for more efficient aircraft is stronger than ever before.
Cost Saving
There are a great deal of cost saving strategies that strategists use in order to keep the high prices of flying down. With fuel being a finite source of energy, we know that it is of upmost importance that we figure out ways to save on our fuel costs but to apply that method to all of the aircraft around the world. You see, this doesn’t just work if one company is implementing these ideas- In order to make a significant impact on this industry, and our world, we must find a new technology that will not only apply to the future craft, but the current ones as well
Persistence. This will be no easy feat. Engineers are constantly scratching their head in order to think of the next big thing. It is important for us to not lose focus, but instead establish a relationship with the drawing board. It has taken many years to get to the point where we are now and in order to reach the next plateau, we must not give up or get discouraged. It is important ot remember
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