TEXTRON AVIATION'S SERVICE CENTRES BAG NATA RECERTIFICATION AS GREEN AVIATION BUSINESS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Textron Aviation Inc announced its global service network once again received recertification as a Green Aviation Business from the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).

According to a statement, this recognition is part of NATA's Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses programme, which encourages environmental sustainability within the industry.

“We continue to invest in our processes and facilities to encourage sustainable solutions across the globe, because we understand the importance of driving economic growth while preserving our natural resources,” said its senior vice president, Customer Support, Brian Rohloff.

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Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker customers receive factory-direct support, maintenance and modifications by Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc company, through its global network of service and part centres, mobile service units and 24/7 1CALL AOG support.

In addition, four of Textron Aviation’s 20 company-owned service centres namely in Singapore, Paris, Zurich and Indianapolis, recertified their Tier 1 status, going above and beyond NATA’s certification requirements and implementing additional sustainable practices.

This includes phasing out single-use plastic items, installing motion-sensor lighting and ensuring energy-efficient kitchen appliances and plumbing fixtures.

These locations have also developed policies to reduce idling in ground support equipment and for the first time this year, the company’s Valencia Service Center achieved Tier 2 status.

To achieve base-level certification, all facilities must establish a baseline carbon footprint and work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while also offer recycling programmes, implement paperless systems, install LED lighting and reduce the use of plastic water bottles.

The company is actively supporting the development of sustainable propulsion solutions, such as hydrogen electric and hybrid electric, in addition to remaining actively engaged in sustainability initiatives within the aviation industry.

-- BERNAMA