"Emirates Airlines" recycles the first "giant" .. converting cabins into furniture and souvenirs for sale

Emirates Airlines today announced a unique initiative at the global industry level, by signing a contract with Falcon Aircraft Recycling to recycle the first A380 (giant) aircraft, decommissioned in the airline’s fleet, which will greatly reduce It reduces the environmental impact of the dismantling process, and significantly reduces the amount of waste that goes to landfills.

Emirates Airlines said in a statement that the comprehensive recycling and use process will take place within the country, which limits the environmental impact of the project, explaining that retired aircraft are usually transported to remote sites and left to decompose after being stripped of certain components.

She added that traditional recycling projects are based on recovering only profitable components, while large parts of aircraft are dumped in landfills or remain neglected indefinitely, and many components may also be difficult to recycle or dispose of, such as fabrics and fire-resistant composites. .

The carrier indicated that "Falcon", in partnership with "Wings Craft" - another company based in the UAE that specializes in the production of furniture and goods made of aircraft materials - will design and manufacture unique collectibles and retail items from materials and parts that will be removed from the aircraft, and convert cabin components into furniture The memorabilia will go on sale in the coming months

According to the statement, "Emirates Airlines" will allocate a portion of the profits from the sale of all recycled and remanufactured materials from the aircraft to the Emirates Airline Foundation.

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark said, "The implementation of fully recycling and reuse activities in the UAE embodies the strength of the aviation ecosystem and the capabilities that the country has built throughout its history."

He added: “Under this initiative, our customers and fans can own a souvenir of aviation history in their homes, save valuable components from landfills, and contribute to a charitable cause through the Emirates Airlines Foundation.”

For his part, the director of “Falcon” aircraft recycling company, Andrew Tonks, said: “This is our most ambitious project so far, and it is the first dismantling of the (A380) outside Europe,” explaining that the project includes the removal of about 190 tons of various metals, plastics and vehicles. Carbon fiber and other materials from the aircraft are transported for recycling or reuse through the company's Wings Craft recycling program.

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