The Chronicles of the Caribbean Aviation Industry and the Need for Sustainable Aviation.

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Abstract

Dating back to 1000 B.C.E. (Stuni 2023), the aviation industry has been crucial in the movement of goods, people, and services. It
“provides the only rapid worldwide transportation network” (Aviation Benefits 2019) and supports approximately 87.7 million
jobs globally (Placek 2024).
Small Island Developing States (SIDS), such as those in the Caribbean, heavily depend on aviation, which is fundamental to the Treaties of Chaguaramas and Basseterre and essential for
tourism. However, in recent years, various industry experts, government ministers, and international organisations have
highlighted the numerous issues plaguing the Caribbean aviation industry.
It has been described as a “disaster,” leading to financial crises, high travel costs, and a decline in intraregional travel (Jessop,
2018). The COVID-19 pandemic has further illuminated these challenges.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolicy brief
EditorsAlexandra Tillett, Kristina Hinds
PublisherUniversity of the West Indies
Pages16-21
Number of pages6
VolumeSeptember/October 2024
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2024

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