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Airbus demonstrates how to be green not only in the sky.
When it comes to Airbus, most people think of the aviation industry, not sea vessels. However, the aerospace giant has announced its intention to replace its charter fleet, which transports components across the ocean, with greener and more efficient vessels by 2026.
As part of the globalization of the economy, many companies place their production facilities on different continents. That's why Airbus has its own fleet of three charter vessels that transport aircraft parts across the Atlantic Ocean from Saint-Nazaire, France, to the aircraft final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. With A320 production expected to increase to 75 aircraft per month by 2026, this will lead to a significant increase in the carbon footprint.
To solve the problem, Airbus has commissioned Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build three new low-emission vessels, which Airbus will lease and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs will own and operate. The new vessels will be equipped with six Flettner rotors - large vertical rotating cylinders that act as wind profiles and use the wind to create thrust. In addition, the vessels will be equipped with two dual-fuel engines powered by marine diesel and e-methanol. Routing software will also be used to select the most efficient course.
Each vehicle will be able to carry seventy 40-foot (12 m) containers and six sets of aircraft, more than the current fleet's maximum capacity.
According to Airbus, the new technology will reduce carbon emissions from 68,000 to 33,000 tons by 2030. "The renewal of our marine fleet is a big step forward in reducing our environmental impact," said Nicolas Chretien, Head of Sustainability and Ecology at Airbus. "The latest generation of vessels offered by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs is more economical than its predecessors, using advanced technologies such as wind-accelerated propulsion. This demonstrates our determination to lead the way in decarbonizing our sector by innovating not only in aviation, but in all our manufacturing operations."
When it comes to Airbus, most people think of the aviation industry, not sea vessels. However, the aerospace giant has announced its intention to replace its charter fleet, which transports components across the ocean, with greener and more efficient vessels by 2026.
As part of the globalization of the economy, many companies place their production facilities on different continents. That's why Airbus has its own fleet of three charter vessels that transport aircraft parts across the Atlantic Ocean from Saint-Nazaire, France, to the aircraft final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. With A320 production expected to increase to 75 aircraft per month by 2026, this will lead to a significant increase in the carbon footprint.
To solve the problem, Airbus has commissioned Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build three new low-emission vessels, which Airbus will lease and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs will own and operate. The new vessels will be equipped with six Flettner rotors - large vertical rotating cylinders that act as wind profiles and use the wind to create thrust. In addition, the vessels will be equipped with two dual-fuel engines powered by marine diesel and e-methanol. Routing software will also be used to select the most efficient course.
Each vehicle will be able to carry seventy 40-foot (12 m) containers and six sets of aircraft, more than the current fleet's maximum capacity.
According to Airbus, the new technology will reduce carbon emissions from 68,000 to 33,000 tons by 2030. "The renewal of our marine fleet is a big step forward in reducing our environmental impact," said Nicolas Chretien, Head of Sustainability and Ecology at Airbus. "The latest generation of vessels offered by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs is more economical than its predecessors, using advanced technologies such as wind-accelerated propulsion. This demonstrates our determination to lead the way in decarbonizing our sector by innovating not only in aviation, but in all our manufacturing operations."
