NEW TECHNOLOGİCAL AND İNNOVATİVE TRENDS OF THE POSTİNDUSTRİAL ERA İN AVİATİON TRANSPORT

Abstract

The article analyzes the technological and innovative changes taking place in civil aviation in the post-industrial era. It is noted that the transition from an industrial society to a knowledge and service economy has led to the digitalization, automation and transformation of the aviation sector into a high-tech system. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, big data, digital twin technology, biometric identification and smart airports increase safety, operational efficiency and passenger comfort in aviation. The article also examines the environmental problems and decarbonization directions of the aviation industry. SAF fuels, electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft, the use of lightweight materials and route optimization are indicated as the main solutions for reducing carbon emissions. Considering that in the post-industrial era, aviation has become not just a mode of transport, but also a high-tech and digital management system, one of the most important changes here is the widespread application of artificial intelligence and automation. Through these technologies, flight planning, early detection of technical malfunctions and air traffic control are carried out more effectively.  At the same time, problems such as the high financial cost of these technologies and the lack of infrastructure are also highlighted. At the same time, it is concluded that the aviation of the future is formed on three main principles: digitalization, sustainable development and human-technology integration. The author emphasizes that in the future, competitive advantage will be achieved by airlines and airports that adapt more flexibly to innovative technologies.