Current and Future Aviation Technologies and Operational Concepts
12 Hours face to face + blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit aims to explore with students approaching technologies and operational concepts which are likely to transform the nature of aviation operations. Students will be prepared to enter the workplace with advanced knowledge which allows them to actively participate in shaping and protecting the aviation industry’s future and its contribution to our global society
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify the key technological or operational concepts which are likely to impact aviation in the near and distant future
- Undertake effective desktop research to understand the environmental, operational, procedural, financial, safety and human factors implications of new aviation technologies and operational concepts
- Analyse the potential risks of new technological and operational concepts and propose effective risk mitigation strategies
- Practise effectively in a team to develop and deliver a business case for the introduction of a new aviation technology or operational concept
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Workshop | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Individual Study | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group | 30 - 40% | 1,2,3 |
| Class Exercise Portfolio | Individual/Group | 40 - 50% | 1,2,3 |
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,3 |
| Presentation | Individual | 10 - 30% | 3,4 |
Content
- Historical perspective on current ground and airborne operational technologies
- Exploration of technologies shaping the future of the aviation industry
- Business considerations surrounding the adoption of future technologies in aviation
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.