A step towards sustainability in the skies
Sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant in all sectors, and aeronautics is no exception. With the increasing global focus on reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact of aircraft, eco-design is emerging as one of the most relevant solutions for the future of the industry.
What is eco-design?
Ecodesign, or sustainable design, involves integrating ecological criteria from the conception phase of products, seeking to minimize their environmental impact throughout their life cycle. This refers not only to the selection of materials, but also to energy efficiency and waste management during production, use and final disposal. In the aeronautics sector, these practices translate into greater fuel efficiency, less waste and, ultimately, a lower environmental impact.
Why is eco-design important for aeronautics?
The aviation industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly with regard to CO2. Commercial aircraft contribute significantly to global emissions, which makes the search for innovative solutions that can reduce their environmental footprint all the more urgent. Within the sector, eco-design offers several opportunities for improvement:
More sustainable materials:
Using lightweight, recyclable materials with less environmental impact is one of the keys. An example of such application in CENTUM is the use of chassis in our systems, made of a material whose reuse cycle is infinite, without loss of material or characteristics, making infinitely recyclable products designed for high durability over time.
Reduction of energy consumption:
In the aeronautics sector, our systems help in reducing our customers’ flight times, not only making SAR missions more effective but, consequently, also helping to reduce in-flight emissions.
Waste reduction:
Eco-design also seeks to minimize waste generated both during manufacturing and at the end of the product’s useful life. With a focus on the recyclability and reusability of parts and materials, we are moving towards a more circular model. With an environmental management system such as ISO 14001, at CENTUM, we manage waste at the end of life of our systems, not only helping our customers, but also helping to care for the environment.
Did you know? – ISO 14001
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Technological innovation:
Eco-design promotes the use of advanced technologies such as hybrid or electric propulsion and the use of alternative fuels, such as biofuels. These innovations can transform the way we fly, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of aviation. For us, innovation is one of our pillars, always complying with regulations and taking into account environmental requirements when making such innovations in our products. To this end, we carry out internal environmental awareness training not only for the development of our products, but also for their application in our day-to-day business.
CENTUM: Commitment to sustainability
For CENTUM, the integration of eco-design is not just a trend, but a priority. Our aeronautical systems that, in addition to meeting strict quality and safety standards, are committed to continuous improvement in sustainability.
As part of our mission, we contribute to the development of aeronautical systems that support rescue and salvage (SAR) missions around the world. We place special emphasis on the benefit of integrating our technology solutions to help optimize our customers’ mission performance and minimize their environmental impact. This commitment to sustainability extends from the choice of more efficient materials to the optimization of production processes, including environmental requirements with those with whom we collaborate.
For example, 60% of our packaging material was recycled by 2024, and today, 98% of our packaging material is recyclable . In addition, the wood in our boxes is certified with the FSC symbol, guaranteeing that it comes from sustainable sources.
Increasingly stringent regulations and growing demand for sustainable solutions from governments and consumers are driving innovation in the industry. Many companies in the industry, like us, are demonstrating that it is possible to combine sustainability with performance and safety, paving a path towards greener and more responsible innovation.
In this sense, we are demonstrating how innovation in aeronautics can lead the way to a greener future. By integrating eco-design principles into all phases of production and operation, we are not only contributing to a healthier planet, but also building a legacy of innovation, efficiency and environmental responsibility.