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1. They are taking it apart to use it for extra parts for other planes.
2. They go into landfills.
3. They get money back through materials sold from their planes, and it adds to the environmental strategy for the aviation industry.
4. 20 – 50.
5. Airplane parts, materials such as metals and carbon fibre.
6. Currently 90% of the total aircraft materials.
Here’s an interesting video that reports on the process of recycling an aircraft.
Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.
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1. What are the plans for this 737-300?
2. What happens to parts that can’t be reused?
3. What are the benefits for airline operators?
4. How many planes do they harvest per year?
5. What can be recycled?
6. How much of the aircraft can be recycled?
Second Life for Boeing Airplanes
Boeing has earned a reputation for its commitment to environmental strategies, positioning itself as an industry leader in developing ways to lessen environmental impact. One of the best examples of that is through its aircraft recycling program. Take a look at some of the ways Boeing is providing a second life to reclaimed and certified airplane parts and materials.
Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!
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1. He says that their products cover everything from 200 – 500 seats and they compliment each other in terms of their size, range, efficiency and economics.
2. He says that their planes match what their customers say they want. He also says that the A330neo, A350 and A380 correspond to what Airbus’ customers want.
3. She suggests that Boeing has the advantage at the moment. She uses the expression, ‘some believe Boeing is delivering the punches which Airbus is having to duck’ to suggest this.
4. He says Boeing has a more holistic strategy, covering everything from 240 – 400 seats, and with the 747 defending the VLA sector. He describes Airbus as ‘a bit more reactive’, with the A330neo as an illustration of that. He also says that the A330neo-900 was launched to defend against the 787-9.
Here’s an interesting video about Boeing and Airbus’ widebody strategies and which will succeed.
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1. What does Randy Tinseth say about Boeing’s ‘complete line of products’?
2. What does Alan Pardoe say ‘counts the most’ about Airbus’ ‘family of airplanes’?
3. Who does the narrator suggest has the advantage at the moment? What expression does she use to suggest this?
4. What does Rob Morris say about each manufacturer?
Airbus v Boeing: Which widebody strategy will succeed?
The rivalry in the widebody sector is intense not because Airbus and Boeing have directly competing products, but because they do not. Each has a different vision for the long-haul market, and the Farnborough air show will see them continue their tussle over which is right.
Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!
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1. Air New Zealand.
2. 6m longer.
3. 40 extra passengers.
4. The 787-9 can fly further because it’s lighter and it has other new technologies that make it more efficient.
5. They have a new laminar-flow technology which allows the air to pass by the aircraft more smoothly and create less turbulence.
6. October of this year.
7. 18 business and 21 premium economy.
Here’s an interesting video that reports on the debut of the stretch 787, the 787-9 at the Farnborough International Airshow and how it’s different to 787-8.
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1. Who was the first launch customer for the 787-9?
2. How much longer is the 787-9 than 787-8?
3. How many extra passengers can it carry?
4. Which plane can fly further, the 787-8 or 787-9? Why?
5. What is different about the leading edges of the horizontal and vertical stabilizers?
6. When will 787-9 enter service with its launch customer?
7. How many business and premium economy seats do they have in the aircraft?
The Boeing 787-9 debuts at the Farnborough air show
The Boeing 787-9 is makings its debut at the Farnborough air show. We talk to Boeing about what it means for the airframer and Air New Zealand about its plans on entry into service Find out more from the Farnborough air show on our dedicated show page at http://flightglobal.com/farnborough.