Artificiell intelligens och hållbarhet : En studie av AI användning för ekologiska hållbarhetsfrågor inom flygbranschen

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The aim of this thesis was to explore the challenges and associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for environmental sustainability within the aviation industry. This study adopts a case study approach and uses semi-structured interviews as well as thematic analysis to achieve this. The findings of the study indicate that while AI has a part in environmental sustainability, its impact is not predominant. Other factors such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and new airplane technology plays a far more significant role. Other challenges include the difference in research expectations of AI versus the actual potential as well as an overwhelming focus on economic sustainability rather than ecological regarding the use of AI. Regarding the possibilities, the study found that airlines, today, use AI for optimization, which indirectly results in environmental sustainability. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge regarding AI usage for environmental sustainability, specifically in the aviation industry.