Environment

Join our sustainability evolution

Since our beginnings, we have been embarking on an ambitious journey to create a more sustainable future for mobility.

FACC’s lightweight systems are making a decisive contribution to reducing energy consumption, both in terms of weight and drag reduction.

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Lightweight since day one

Conservation through
Innovation

Long before sustainability became a buzzword in aviation, FACC was already providing eco-friendly and cost-efficient lightweight solutions. In 1984, five years before the company was founded, we were developing and producing door frames for the MD-80 family. By using advanced composite materials, we were reducing the component’s weight by 20% compared to aluminum alternatives.

Lightweight construction
saves airlines money

Sustainability measures are not only a question of ecological responsibility, but also bring economic benefits: Fuel-efficient aircraft consume less fuel, which leads to significant cost savings for airlines, making flying affordable for a wider audience.

a tip-top solution for more efficient aircraft

Blended & Split Scimitar Winglets

Blended and Split Scimitar Winglet technology developed by Aviation Partners Boeing and manufactured by FACC works to benefit the environment in two ways: by burning less fuel and reducing CO₂ emissions compared to aircraft without winglets.

These winglets, developed for the Boeing Next-Generation 737, among others, have been attached to more than 10,000 business and commercial aircraft since the 1990s, reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency by up to 7%.

the edge and the light of a blended winglet for a Boeing Next-Generation 737

Kilogrammes of CO₂ saved

Liter of fuel saved

A mounted Split Scimitar Winglets on a Boeing Next-Generation 737

Kilogrammes of CO₂ saved

Euro Operational Fuel cost Savings

FACC Wichita performs 1000th
Split Scimitar Winglet modification
Der Kampf gegen den Klimawandel treibt bedeutende Veränderungen im Mobilitätssektor voran. Als globaler Branchenführer hat sich FACC ehrgeizige Netto-Null-Ziele gesetzt und kurz- sowie langfristige Emissionsreduktionsziele entwickelt, um bis 2040 Netto-Null zu erreichen.

Tongyu Xu

Chief Sustainability Officer

A blue sky and green landscape on the wind turbines
Reducing energy consumption

Carbon-neutral production
by 2040

FACC’s production decarbonization strategy is focused on energy conservation, renewable electricity procurement and an increasing efficiency over decades. We are working with our partners and stakeholders to identify emerging technology that will tackle energy-intensive processes.

Transparent. Efficient. Renewable.
An FACC employee holds a tablet in his hands that displays the energy consumption

Energy Transparency

Energy transparency ensures that energy use is clearly monitored and accessible. This openness is key for creating strategies to reduce consumption and manage energy effectively.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency measures can be used to optimise autoclaves and other systems, thereby improving specific energy consumption. The aim is to reduce energy consumption to the necessary minimum.
A reservoir in Kaprun, Austria, generates hydroelectric power

Renewable energies

We utilize a diverse mix of renewable energies, including geothermal, hydroelectric, and solar sources.
Logistics

We cut CO₂ emissions in logistics

We use sustainable packaging: recycled cardboard for smaller parts and air cushion film with 40% recycled content for larger items. This reduces transport space by 25 times, saving 30 truck trips and 40 tons of CO₂ annually, equivalent to the consumption of 20 homes.

Longevity of products

Circular economy

FACC employees in front of the lower skin for the Airbus

Lebenszyklusanalyse

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluates the ecological impact of a product from creation to disposal. In 2022, FACC and Airbus conducted a comprehensive LCA for the “Wing of Tomorrow,” analyzing CO₂ emissions and material usage at every process step, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Recyling Carbon Fibres

At FACC, we prioritize repairing aircraft parts to minimize remanufacturing. We’re also exploring carbon fibre recycling with the Linz-based start-up Carbon Cleanup. Using advanced processing plants and collection containers with cameras, sensors, and software, we classify and convert carbon fibres into pellets. These pellets can be used in injection moulding or 3D printing to create products like furniture and sunglasses.

Short carbon fibers in form of pellets

Extend your Bin.
Green.

FACC’s ECO retrofit door for A320 Classic Cabin bins sets new standards in sustainable aviation. As the first of its kind, the ECO door combines groundbreaking technologies, such as bio-based pre-pregs, paving the way for a new generation of environmentally conscious cabin designs.

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