Perspectives of Use of Alternative Energy Sources in Air Transport

Authors

  • Luboš Socha Technical University of Košice Faculty of Aeronautics
  • Vladimír Socha Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences
  • Peter Čekan Technical University of Košice Faculty of Aeronautics
  • Daniela Čekanová Technical University of Košice Faculty of Aeronautics
  • Lenka Hanáková Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences
  • Tomáš Puškáš Technical University of Košice Faculty of Aeronautics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/MAD.2017.01.02

Keywords:

Airline, Alternative energy sources, Environment, Fuel

Abstract

The problem of environmental load is also reflected in air transport. Usage of fossil fuels, which are dominant nowadays, has a negative impact on the environment and also its resources are limited. Therefore, the article focuses on the prospective of use of other energy sources in aviation, such as alternative fuels (synthetic fuels, biofuels, alcohol, methane, hydrogen), solar energy and the use of fuel cells. Also, the paper briefly summarizes the approach of aircraft manufacturers to the use alternative sources.

Author Biographies

Luboš Socha, Technical University of Košice Faculty of Aeronautics

Department of Air Transport Management

Vladimír Socha, Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

Peter Čekan, Technical University of Košice Faculty of Aeronautics

Department of Air Transport Management

Daniela Čekanová, Technical University of Košice Faculty of Aeronautics

Department of Air Transport Management

Lenka Hanáková, Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

Tomáš Puškáš, Technical University of Košice Faculty of Aeronautics

Department of Air Transport Management

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2017-01-18

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