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easyJet introduces lightweight paint to cut fuel use and emissions
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easyJet has introduced a new lightweight paint for its aircraft, aiming to reduce emissions as part of its sustainability efforts. The paint, developed with Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings, is expected to help the airline save up to 1,296 tonnes of fuel and 4,095 tonnes of CO2 emissions when fully implemented across its fleet.

The new coating system reduces the amount of paint needed for easyJet's distinctive orange and white livery, resulting in a 27-kilogram weight reduction per aircraft. "This forms a small part of a bigger strategy," said Lahiru Ranasinghe, Director of Sustainability at easyJet. "Formulating a new lightweight paint with our partners at Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings exemplifies how we’re assessing every single part of our operation to find efficiency gains to help us achieve this mission."

EasyJet operates an all-Airbus fleet of over 300 aircraft across the UK and Europe. So far, the lighter-weight paint has been applied to 38 planes by MASS Aviation specialists in Maastricht. The airline plans to extend this initiative fleet-wide by 2030.

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In its roadmap published in 2022 towards achieving net zero by 2050, easyJet outlines several measures including fleet renewal and operational efficiencies. It aims for a carbon emissions intensity reduction target of 35% by 2035 and seeks to transition entirely to zero-carbon emission technology.

Recent milestones include the full rollout of Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO) software which saves approximately 88,600 tonnes of CO2 annually by enhancing descent efficiency. In addition, easyJet conducted an airside hydrogen refueling trial at Bristol Airport last year.

EasyJet has also become the first European airline partnering with Jet Zero on developing ultra-efficient blended-wing aircraft. This collaboration was announced during a Net Zero technology showcase at Cranfield University.

Moreover, in November last year, easyJet collaborated with Airbus on a model allowing business travelers to address their carbon footprint while supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.

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