Blue sky thinking

 

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In our latest environment special report, we take a look at the latest initiatives in the green reuse of scrapped airliner components and what is being done to reduce the amount of landfill waste from aircraft interiors. In addition, we take an in-depth look at the progress that has been made under the European Union’s Clean Sky project, and examine aviation safety concerns that have been raised by renewable energy projects such as wind farms.

Contents:

• Blue sky thinking: EU Clean Sky project shows signs of progress
• Reducing drag: Smarter wing saves fuel
• The SME experience: EU looks to SME's for research
• Green hazard: Solar panels and wind turbines throw up concerns for aviation
• Scrapheap challenge: Reducing aircraft interior waste levels presents recycling dilemmas
• Scrapped for cash: P3 Aviation finds unusual ways to monetise scrap

 

Source: FlightGlobal.com