Where is the air transportation industry going to be in 30 years?

Question

I heard that planes won't be used in 30 years due to all the pollution they make... is this true?

Answer 1

I would say yes and no.

Will we still fly aircraft in 30 years?

Most likely.

But will they be different as far as fuel and pollution goes?

I would hope so.

Aircraft are an essential part of our lives, whether we personally fly or not. If aircraft are no longer used, then some other form of fast, ocean-crossing form of transportation will have to take its place.

Answer 2

It was once thought that magnetic levitation would overtake air travel.  It does not seem to be so.

If air pollution is your concern, these articles...

http://www.stuffintheair.com/air-polluti...

...might be of some help.

Answer 3

Aircraft presently account for about 5% of greenhouse gases. In 50 years, at current growth rate, it may reach 15%. The bulk of the problem is not with air transportation.

Answer 4

Unless someone builds a molecular time transporter system, we will still have airplanes.  

Thinking otherwise is sheer lunacy.