Case studies

Circular economy
Montana Aerospace: The game changer in aerospace s...

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

Social development
Promoting gender equality at Airbus

Achieving gender equality across the many different positions in the aviati...

Environmental
C Series environmental credentials

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

Environmental
The first solar-powered airport

Solar panels being used at an airport is not an entirely new concept. Airpo...

Environmental
Insect-repellant coating

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

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...

Environmental
New engines offer ever-lower fuel burn and emissio...

While aircraft efficiency has increased by well over 70% since the first je...