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Suzanne Kearns

Dr. Suzanne Kearns is an associate professor of aviation at the University of Waterloo.

Aviation sustainability is more than just cleaner jet fuel

  • The future of Canada’s aviation industry hinges on integrating sustainability into every facet of our operations.
Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 17, 2024
Aviation’s commitment to sustainability reflects the larger global imperative to fight climate change and prioritize sustainable development, writes Suzanne Kearns. Unsplash photograph by David Kovalenko

Aviation sustainability is more than just cleaner jet fuel

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 17, 2024
  • The future of Canada’s aviation industry hinges on integrating sustainability into every facet of our operations.

Aviation sustainability is more than just cleaner jet fuel

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 17, 2024
  • The future of Canada’s aviation industry hinges on integrating sustainability into every facet of our operations.
Aviation’s commitment to sustainability reflects the larger global imperative to fight climate change and prioritize sustainable development, writes Suzanne Kearns. Unsplash photograph by David Kovalenko

Creating a sustainable workforce for Canada’s aeronautics sector

  • Education that bridges academic disciplines will play a critical role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 29, 2023
Creating space for learners who don’t often see themselves in aeronautics will expand the talent pool and fuel innovation that will advance the sector’s economic, social, and environmental sustainability, writes Suzanne Kearns. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Creating a sustainable workforce for Canada’s aeronautics sector

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 29, 2023
  • Education that bridges academic disciplines will play a critical role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Creating a sustainable workforce for Canada’s aeronautics sector

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 29, 2023
  • Education that bridges academic disciplines will play a critical role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Creating space for learners who don’t often see themselves in aeronautics will expand the talent pool and fuel innovation that will advance the sector’s economic, social, and environmental sustainability, writes Suzanne Kearns. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Action on sustainable aviation is critical for our planet and future workforce

  • Aeronautics is a force for good—driving cultural connections, economic exchange, and social value. But to realize these benefits now and into the future, we
Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS, PAUL PARKER | November 24, 2021
Pilots from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron walk towards a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania on Oct. 28. Social sustainability is associated with building equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforces—a critical consideration within future Royal Canadian Air Force operations, write Suzanne Kearns and Paul Parker. DND photograph by Aviator Avery Philpott

Action on sustainable aviation is critical for our planet and future workforce

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS, PAUL PARKER | November 24, 2021
  • Aeronautics is a force for good—driving cultural connections, economic exchange, and social value. But to realize these benefits now and into the future, we

Action on sustainable aviation is critical for our planet and future workforce

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS, PAUL PARKER | November 24, 2021
  • Aeronautics is a force for good—driving cultural connections, economic exchange, and social value. But to realize these benefits now and into the future, we
Pilots from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron walk towards a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania on Oct. 28. Social sustainability is associated with building equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforces—a critical consideration within future Royal Canadian Air Force operations, write Suzanne Kearns and Paul Parker. DND photograph by Aviator Avery Philpott

Can the aviation sector recover without enough employees?

  • Before the pandemic, the air transport sector was booming. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) had projected international aviation would double annual flights between
Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | February 22, 2021
COVID-19 has been devastating for the sector. Last year's international passenger demand was down 75.6 per cent from 2019 levels, as reported by IATA. It is predicted that 2021 will see a recovery to about half of the travel demand of 2019, depending on the impact of travel restrictions associated with new virus variants. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia

Can the aviation sector recover without enough employees?

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | February 22, 2021
  • Before the pandemic, the air transport sector was booming. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) had projected international aviation would double annual flights between

Can the aviation sector recover without enough employees?

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | February 22, 2021
  • Before the pandemic, the air transport sector was booming. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) had projected international aviation would double annual flights between
COVID-19 has been devastating for the sector. Last year's international passenger demand was down 75.6 per cent from 2019 levels, as reported by IATA. It is predicted that 2021 will see a recovery to about half of the travel demand of 2019, depending on the impact of travel restrictions associated with new virus variants. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia

We must innovate today, so that we can fly tomorrow

  • Federal petition e-2867 has been brought forward to support Canada’s aviation sector, collecting more than 14,000 signatures thus far. This petition requests federal support
Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 16, 2020
Federal petition e-2867 has been brought forward to support Canada’s aviation sector, collecting more than 14,000 signatures thus far. This petition requests federal support for aviation financial sustainability, a national aviation strategy to support pandemic recovery, and a sustainable border control approach, writes Suzanne Kearns. Image courtesy of René Rauschenberger/Pixabay

We must innovate today, so that we can fly tomorrow

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 16, 2020
  • Federal petition e-2867 has been brought forward to support Canada’s aviation sector, collecting more than 14,000 signatures thus far. This petition requests federal support

We must innovate today, so that we can fly tomorrow

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 16, 2020
  • Federal petition e-2867 has been brought forward to support Canada’s aviation sector, collecting more than 14,000 signatures thus far. This petition requests federal support
Federal petition e-2867 has been brought forward to support Canada’s aviation sector, collecting more than 14,000 signatures thus far. This petition requests federal support for aviation financial sustainability, a national aviation strategy to support pandemic recovery, and a sustainable border control approach, writes Suzanne Kearns. Image courtesy of René Rauschenberger/Pixabay

COVID-19 and aviation: survival, recovery, and innovation

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged Canadians to adapt their way of life. Aviation professionals are playing a vital role in preserving societal functioning, with
Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 6, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the aviation sector in new ways. The entire industry is being stretched to a breaking point, and without interventions, it cannot survive the crisis. Photograph courtesy of Needpix.com

COVID-19 and aviation: survival, recovery, and innovation

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 6, 2020
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged Canadians to adapt their way of life. Aviation professionals are playing a vital role in preserving societal functioning, with

COVID-19 and aviation: survival, recovery, and innovation

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 6, 2020
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged Canadians to adapt their way of life. Aviation professionals are playing a vital role in preserving societal functioning, with
The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the aviation sector in new ways. The entire industry is being stretched to a breaking point, and without interventions, it cannot survive the crisis. Photograph courtesy of Needpix.com

An action plan for aviation sustainability in Canada

  • The aviation industry is projecting unprecedented growth. Last year, the sector carried four billion passengers. By 2037, aviation is projected to double by safely
Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 25, 2019
There is a lot of work needed to achieve a sustainable future for air transportation. We cannot address the challenges facing the future of aviation using the tools of the past, writes Suzanne Kearns. Photograph courtesy Pexels

An action plan for aviation sustainability in Canada

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 25, 2019
  • The aviation industry is projecting unprecedented growth. Last year, the sector carried four billion passengers. By 2037, aviation is projected to double by safely

An action plan for aviation sustainability in Canada

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | November 25, 2019
  • The aviation industry is projecting unprecedented growth. Last year, the sector carried four billion passengers. By 2037, aviation is projected to double by safely
There is a lot of work needed to achieve a sustainable future for air transportation. We cannot address the challenges facing the future of aviation using the tools of the past, writes Suzanne Kearns. Photograph courtesy Pexels

Next generation of aviation professionals: threats and opportunities

  • Internationally, aviation is a highly dynamic and interconnected industry that substantially contributes to the global economy. With an economic impact of $2.7-trillion USD, aviation
Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 1, 2019
Canada is home to universities, manufacturers, operators, and training organizations that are among the best in the world. Uniting these strengths under a national aviation education strategy could cement our standing as a country of chief importance in global aviation, writes Suzanne Kearns. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikipedia

Next generation of aviation professionals: threats and opportunities

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 1, 2019
  • Internationally, aviation is a highly dynamic and interconnected industry that substantially contributes to the global economy. With an economic impact of $2.7-trillion USD, aviation

Next generation of aviation professionals: threats and opportunities

Opinion | BY SUZANNE KEARNS | April 1, 2019
  • Internationally, aviation is a highly dynamic and interconnected industry that substantially contributes to the global economy. With an economic impact of $2.7-trillion USD, aviation
Canada is home to universities, manufacturers, operators, and training organizations that are among the best in the world. Uniting these strengths under a national aviation education strategy could cement our standing as a country of chief importance in global aviation, writes Suzanne Kearns. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikipedia
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