Case studies

Environmental
Transavia: A step in the right direction
Circular economy
Montana Aerospace: The game changer in aerospace s...

At its factory sites in the US, Europe and Asia, Montana Aerospace produces...

Disaster response
Weather forecasts affected by lack of air travel

The impact of Covid-19 has become a cause for concern for the World Meteoro...

Environmental
C Series environmental credentials

When we discuss the environmental performance of aircraft and engines, we o...

Community lifelines
Protecting Madagascar’s forests

The increasing loss of forest cover in Madagascar has become a serious pro...

Environmental
Insect-repellant coating

There have been many innovative solutions to improving fuel efficiency in a...

Environmental
CleanEra

An on-going partnership between KLM and Delft University of Technology has ...

Environmental
Sustainable Taxiing

The environmental impact of the aviation sector is best addressed through r...

Environmental
New materials and structural weight saving

The last few decades have seen a steady rise in the amount of ‘composite’ m...

Environmental
Producing highly efficient turbofans

Taking into account the contribution of design to achieve best results in e...

Environmental
Investment in recycling pays off

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has developed a recycling programme now o...

Social development
Organ transplant flights provide a lifeline in Bra...

Over 7,000 items – organs, tissues, empty special containers or medical tea...