Aerospace
Ryan Air has developed new strategies to reduce carbon emissions.
Ryan Air constantly innovates to reduce the weight of the aircraft by removing window coverings, seat trays, blankets, and many other items that it believes are not necessary but will aid in weight reduction and ultimately increase fuel efficiency. However, it is currently considering scientific techniques to improve fuel efficiency and decrease drag.
Qantas and Airbus Partnership for the biofuel industry.(Opens in a new browser tab)
As part of a $175 million deal with Aviation Partners @Boeing , @Ryanair today took delivery of the first of over 400 Boeing 737-800s with split scimitar winglets fitted. This modification will improve the aircraft's fuel efficiency by up to 1.5% pic.twitter.com/ra11vg7CgD
— Kurt Hofmann (@HofmannAviation) January 23, 2023
As part of a $175 million deal with Aviation Partners. In addition to lowering emissions, Ryanair hopes that this change in the replacement of winglets will result in a 1.5% reduction in fuel usage. Ryanair expects to save $30 million in the same six-month period while typically spending $2.18 billion on fuel.
“This investment in our fleet demonstrates that we are setting the standard for sustainable aviation as Europe’s most ecologically friendly major airline. We will be able to achieve our challenging environmental goals and reach net zero emissions by 2050 with the aid of our winglet technology. We are thrilled with APB’s creative winglet designs and eager to install them on more than 400 of our aircraft to further cut our emissions, not just on this first one.
Do they come with the LED strobe light?
— Juan Alonso (@VNAVPTH) January 23, 2023
Following a $175m agreement with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB), Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (23 Jan) installed Split Scimitar Winglets to the first of over 400 of its Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. This modification will improve aircraft fuel efficiency by up to 1.5%, reducing Ryanair’s annual fuel
Ugly but might reduce consumption, right?
Change the engine to 100% ecologically produced hydrogene
And turn also oaint into a solar panel ..
With that xombination you could almost fly for ever and free— Tsikwatechannel (@TSIKWATECHANNEL) January 23, 2023
As Ryanair grows to carry 225m passengers by FY26, this initiative will further the airline’s target of net zero by 2050.
Aerospace
When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited
During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.
Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.
Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.
His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.
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