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Emirates’ First Retired A380 Will be Repurposed

Our Bureau - : Nov 2, 2021 - : 12:38 pm

Emirates has signed a contract with UAE-based Falcon Aircraft Recycling on a pioneering initiative, where its first retired A380 aircraft will be upcycled and recycled.

The repurposing oft he aircraft will reduce the environmental impact of the deconstruction process and drastically reducing landfill waste. Traditional salvage and recycling projects focus on recovering only profitable components, thereby leaving behind a substantial portion of the aircraft and materials that go into landfill or sit idle indefinitely for years.

“We are delighted to partner with Falcon Aircraft Recycling on this first-of-its-kind project,” said Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates airline. “That all repurposing activity will be fully executed in the UAE also speaks to the strong aviation eco-system and capabilities that the nation has built up in its short history.”

“This is our most ambitious project to date which will see the first deconstruction of an A380 outside of Europe,” said Andrew Tonks, Director of Falcon Aircraft Recycling. “Approximately 190 tonnes of various metals, plastics, carbon fiber composites and other materials will be removed from the aircraft and passed on for recycling or repurposing via our upcycling programme with Wings Craft.”

Partnering with Wings Craft, another UAE-based firm that specialises in producing custom furniture and merchandise from aircraft materials, Falcon Aircraft Recycling will design and manufacture unique collectibles and retail items from the materials and parts removed from the aircraft. These items will be launched for sale in phases over the coming months.

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