Viabilidade dos combustíveis aeronáuticos atuais e possíveis alternativas

Abstract

Considering that air operation needs to use fuel to take place, this study aimed to analyze the economic and environmental viability of the fuels currently used in aviation, initially pointing out their advantages and disadvantages. From data collected, it was possible to notice that there are quite relevant contraindications in the use of these fuels, which arouses the search for others that can replace them. Among the adversities of current combustible is its raw material – petroleum/oil –, a non-renewable and, therefore, finite energy’s source. Another issue related to fossil fuel is the environment degradation due to its burning resulting from the carbon dioxide emissions, with serious consequences for global warming. Thus, this research assesses the possibility of using aeronautical biofuels and electric batteries as energy sources, in addition to hydrogen. It is possible to infer that alternative fuels are a necessary demand and have the potential to replace those used today, depending, however, on research and investments so that their effective implementation in aviation takes place, before the environmental damage on planet reaches irreversible proportions. The classification of this study is basic, considering that it seeks to generate knowledge for new studies, using the bibliographic route to obtain more data. Its objective is exploratory and its approach, a qualitative one.