European aircraft maker – Airbus is paving the way for greener freighters with the first sustainable aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China.
Airbus is one of the major plane makers making inroads into the Nigerian aviation market.
Besides indigenous operators namely, : AeroContractors, Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, Arik Air, Ibom Air airbus is utilised by cargo operators.
The aircraft manufacturer said freighters are among the aircraft that will be handled at the facility, where activities will include parking and storage, maintenance, upgrades, conversions, dismantling and recycling.
To achieve the objective, Airbus has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the centre.
A agreement to establish and frame this industrial cooperation is planned to be signed between the partners in mid-2022, with an entry into service of the new centre slated for the end of 2023, subject to relevant regulatory approvals.
Tarmac Aerosave will offer eco-efficient aircraft dismantling and Airbus subsidiary Satair will acquire aging aircraft, trade and distribute the resulting used parts to complete the full scope of lifecycle services.
Source: thenationonlineng.net