flydubai to install eco-technology in B737-800 fleet
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Technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 69 tonnes annually…flydubai has placed an order for 31 Zonal Drying Systems developed by CTT for installation in its fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The systems, which eliminate condensation in the aircraft, will be installed by Boeing at time of production on flydubai’s aircraft, to be delivered 2011-2015.Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said: “The Zonal Drying System from CTT will give flydubai significant savings in emissions and fuel costs over the life of our fleet. For one aircraft in one year this system reduces Carbon Dioxide emissions by 69 tonnes, Nitrogen Oxide emissions by 200kg, Hydrocarbon emissions by 35kg and Kolmonoxid emissions by 480kg. When the rest of our fleet is fitted with this system we will be saving 2,100 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide emissions each year – and that’s equivalent to the emissions from 660 cars. These savings are incredible and combined with flydubai’s other efforts to minimise emissions will ensure we operate one of the most environmentally friendly fleets in the industry.”By eliminating condensation in the aircraft both operational and maintenance costs will be lowered through reduced fuel consumption, improved operational reliability and consistent insulation performance.Further, the aircraft residual value will be protected or even improved due to reduced corrosive impact over the years. Reduced fuel burn (due to lowered aircraft weight) also has a positive impact on the environment.
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