In the January issue of AviTrader MRO360°, Pascal Parant, Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer at Vallair, spoke about sustainability in the MRO sector.
Speaking to David Dundas, Parant puts everything into perspective as he makes the case for the aviation industry doing more for the planet than you might think.
“Aviation accounts for around 2-2.5% of global CO2 emissions. However, we do not need anyone to tell us to reduce our carbon footprint. The aviation industry is already striving for a better planet. Innovations in the field have sustainability at the forefront: each new aircraft generation delivers roughly a 20% reduction in fuel burn and new composite airframes which require less maintenance will have smaller CO2 footprints.”
For MROs, the greatest environmental impacts originate from the running of maintenance facilities, including lighting and temperature control; the transport of large components such as nacelles and engines; and running engine tests, which burn jet fuel.
Parant’s attitude to reducing the environmental impact of the MRO sector is clear: “Be ethical. Be reasonable. Be responsible.”
He elaborates with advice to colleagues in the industry: “Go regional. Keep your maintenance not too far away from your FBO. Accept that paying more for maintenance close to home can reduce your CO2 footprint. Additionally, keep in mind that when a part is manufactured, it generates CO2, and use USM where possible.”
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Article courtesy of AviTrader.
