AN 8,000-TON REDUCTION IN ANNUAL CO2 EMISSIONS THANKS TO LIGHTER AIRCRAFT
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In April 2013, Air France completed the renewal of its 3,650 hold baggage containers on its long-haul aircraft (Airbus A380, A340, A330, Boeing 777 and 747).
These new, lighter containers reduce the overall weight of the aircraft before and during the flight. They are now made of composite fiber panels rather than aluminum, and now weigh only 72 kilos compared with 83 kilos before.
In this way, Air France is continuing its commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions. This reduction in aircraft weight reduces CO2 emissions by 8,000 tons per year, corresponding to 2,500 tons of fuel.
The new containers, lighter and easier to handle, also make work easier for Air France ramp staff, further improving flight punctuality.
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AIR FRANCE, COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
For many years, Air France has been committed to reducing its environmental impact, with an aim to achieve neutral growth in CO2 emissions as from 2020. Air France is also fully committed to this issue with its research into sustainable biofuels. Furthermore, it is continuing the integration of sustainable development in its products and services by recycling on average 80% of articles used for inflight service.
For the eighth consecutive year in 2012, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Index (DJSI), the main international index evaluating companies on their performance in terms of sustainable development, once again ranked Air France-KLM leader in the air transport sector. For the fourth consecutive year, the Group ranked top of the wider “Transport and leisure” sector. This distinction is presented to the 19 most environmentally-aware companies worldwide, each in their own sector of activity.
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