Identifying key parameters to design sustainable projects in the field of aeronautics, in France

Due to social, environmental and technical evolutions, we need to change the way we design and manage systems. Traditional project management practices must evolve to incorporate new sustainability objectives. The aeronautics sector is highly strategic and accounts for 7% of France's greenhouse gas emissions. It is beginning to attract the attention of researchers and manufacturers, with life cycle inventory development being a key topic. However, the literature on the parameters for successfully managing sustainability-oriented design projects in this field is lacking. The proposed paper aims to identify these key parameters. The research methodology involves analysing literature to compare the specificities and characteristics of the management of traditional design projects with those of sustainability-oriented design projects. The intersection of these two domains highlights a list of key parameters. Finally, these parameters are presented to practitioners through semi-structured interviews. These tests demonstrate practitioners' interest in these parameters and the need to position each project according to them. • Projects need to include sustainability and practices need to be adapted • Project management parameters must be balanced with sustainability requirements • Practitioners are confronted with the parameters explored • A list of parameters is identified and discussed