Aer Arran showcases ‘low emissions’ aircraft
Irish regional airline Aer Arann has taken delivery of the first of ten “environmentally friendly” aircraft.
The introduction of the ATR 72-500 marks the beginning of a fleet upgrade by the carrier as it expands routes between the UK, Ireland and France.
The airline continues to deploy turboprops rather than jet-powered aircraft because of their environmentally-friendly make-up.
Fuel consumption per passenger for a journey of 370km for the ATR 72 is 16 litres compared with 18 litres for a car and 27 litres for a jet with 120 passengers, according to Aer Arran.
The ATR 72 uses up to 70% less fuel than a jet on a standard Aer Arann flight sector and emits 20% less CO2 per passenger-km than newer jets
Head of sales and marketing Colin Lewis said: “In addition to lower carbon monoxide emissions, which are driven by low fuel consumption, the turboprop aircraft fly lower leaving the ozone layer and upper atmosphere unharmed. The planes are also quieter and therefore help decrease noise pollution.
“Aer Arann’s turboprop engines emit 15 times less carbon monoxide than a car and emissions are comparable to those of a train. Significantly, they produce three times less nitrous oxide than a car and 40% less than a train.
“On a 370km sector the fuel consumption per passenger of an Aer Arann plane is up to 15% lower than that of a typical European car.
“Amazingly, an Aer Arann plane uses as much fuel on a typical 370km sector as a Boeing 747 uses in just taxiing.”
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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