annual report 2009 - Aer Lingus
annual report 2009 - Aer Lingus annual report 2009 - Aer Lingus
14Corporate Social Responsibility Statement Aer Lingus Group Plc – Annual Report 2009On 27 May 1936, a six-seat De Havilland 84 Dragon biplane, EI-ABI named ‘Iolar’, Irish for ‘Eagle’, inaugurates the airline’s first scheduled service from Dublin’s Baldonnel airfield to Bristol.If actual emissions are anticipated toexceed its allowances, Aer Lingus musteither buy additional emissions allowancesif available in the market, or reduce emissionsby investing in more efficient technologiesor operational practices. In the event AerLingus has a surplus of allowances at theend of the year, the surplus may be soldback to the market.The Group firmly believes that a welldesignedETS can contribute to an ethicaland equitable management of emissions andact as a catalyst, enhancing the effectivenessof other measures.To be fully effective an ETS must alsobe supported by infrastructure changethat would further contribute to reducedemissions. In particular, the implementationof the Single European Sky policy shouldbe accelerated so as to achieve the targetemissions reduction that would result froma better Air Traffic Management System.Authorities also need to tackle the problemof airport congestion, which significantlycontributes to unnecessary fuel burn andhence emissions.We take our environmental responsibilitiesvery seriously and are committed toplaying our part in combating climatechange. We continue our efforts to limitthe environmental impact of aviationby investing in new technology and byimproving operational procedures. Specificareas that have been addressed are outlinedon the following pages.FleetAccording to the United NationsIntergovernmental Panel on ClimateChange (IPCC) global passenger air travel,as measured in revenue passenger kilometers,is projected to grow by about 5% per yearbetween 1990 and 2015, whereas totalaviation fuel use, including passenger,freight, and military, is projected to increaseby 3% per year, over the same period, thedifference being due largely to improvedaircraft efficiency.The Group is reducing the climate changeimpact of its fleet through investments inmodern aircraft and through operationalmeasures to minimise fuel consumption.Aer Lingus’ fleet investment strategyaims to maintain a young, modern fleetwith significant emphasis on low fuelconsumption, high reliability and highaircraft utilisation. Aer Lingus operatesa modern fleet with aircraft and engineswhich use the latest technologies andcontain many advanced environmentaland fuel conservation properties (e.g.winglets, minimised drag, quiet and fuelefficient engines), resulting in reduced fuelburn and noise levels.
Corporate Social Responsibility Statement Aer Lingus Group Plc – Annual Report 200915Daffodil Day – pictured: Jim O’Malley, Corporate Partnerships Managerof the Irish Cancer Society and Aer Lingus cabin crew.Monday 18 January 2010: UNICEF Ireland Ambassador, Ryan Tubridy became oneof the first people to donate to the special Aer Lingus ‘Change for Good’ collectionfor the children of Haiti. Ryan is photographed with Dublin based cabin crew membersMarie Walsh (left) and Ciara Power (right).Aer Lingus currently operates a single aircrafttype in its short haul fleet, the Airbus A320/A321 family, with an average age of just 5.6years as at December 2009. Aer Lingus tookdelivery of three new A320 aircraft in 2009.On Long Haul Aer Lingus operates theAirbus A330. The average age of the fleetat December 2009 was 7.2 years. The Grouptook delivery of two new A330-300s in 2009.Three older A330s (two 1994 vintage andone 2000 vintage) were removed from serviceand returned to their Lessors. Additionallyin early 2010 an A330, of 1994 vintage, wasreturned to its Lessor and one new A330was delivered in April 2010. Aer Lingushas an order for three A330 aircraft fordelivery in 2013/2014 with the potentialto convert to A350 aircraft for delivery at alater date agreed with Airbus. In addition,Aer Lingus has an order for A350 XWBs,the next generation of wide-body aircraft,due to be delivered in 2015/2016.Reductions in fuel burn/emissions andenvironmental performance were keyelements taken into account in theevaluation and procurement decisions.These new aircraft and the newer enginetechnologies that go with them will furtherimprove Aer Lingus’ overall fuel efficiencyand environmental impact.Air EmissionsAer Lingus operates a focused “fuelconservation plan” to minimise fuel burnedand the emission of greenhouse gases. Thisplan harnesses available cost efficiencies andas emissions are directly proportional to fuelburn, it also reduces emission levels and ithas had a measurable impact on fuel andemission efficiency. On an ongoing basis,engines are monitored, maintained andoverhauled to maximise fuel efficiency andminimise emissions, and environmentalupgrades are added on overhaul whereavailable. This engine conditioningmonitoring aims to give advance warningof impending deterioration of parts,allowing for preventative maintenancewhich contributes to ensuring efficientengines and therefore has both emissioncontrol and fuel burn benefits. Aer Lingusalso performs engine water washes on bothengines types in the fleet, which improvesfuel burn and also results in lower emissions.In addition, airframes are inspected andmaintained to ensure minimum drag.Aer Lingus’ continued commitment tomaintaining a young fleet also improvesoperational fuel efficiencies due to theuse of newer technology and this willcontinue in the future.During 2009 the Airline reviewed routes toensure that optimum routes are being flownand also reduced the speed of the aircraft tosave fuel and thus reduce emissions.
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Corporate Social Responsibility Statement <strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong> Group Plc – Annual Report <strong>2009</strong>15Daffodil Day – pictured: Jim O’Malley, Corporate Partnerships Managerof the Irish Cancer Society and <strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong> cabin crew.Monday 18 January 2010: UNICEF Ireland Ambassador, Ryan Tubridy became oneof the first people to donate to the special <strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong> ‘Change for Good’ collectionfor the children of Haiti. Ryan is photographed with Dublin based cabin crew membersMarie Walsh (left) and Ciara Power (right).<strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong> currently operates a single aircrafttype in its short haul fleet, the Airbus A320/A321 family, with an average age of just 5.6years as at December <strong>2009</strong>. <strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong> tookdelivery of three new A320 aircraft in <strong>2009</strong>.On Long Haul <strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong> operates theAirbus A330. The average age of the fleetat December <strong>2009</strong> was 7.2 years. The Grouptook delivery of two new A330-300s in <strong>2009</strong>.Three older A330s (two 1994 vintage andone 2000 vintage) were removed from serviceand returned to their Lessors. Additionallyin early 2010 an A330, of 1994 vintage, wasreturned to its Lessor and one new A330was delivered in April 2010. <strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong>has an order for three A330 aircraft fordelivery in 2013/2014 with the potentialto convert to A350 aircraft for delivery at alater date agreed with Airbus. In addition,<strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong> has an order for A350 XWBs,the next generation of wide-body aircraft,due to be delivered in 2015/2016.Reductions in fuel burn/emissions andenvironmental performance were keyelements taken into account in theevaluation and procurement decisions.These new aircraft and the newer enginetechnologies that go with them will furtherimprove <strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong>’ overall fuel efficiencyand environmental impact.Air Emissions<strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong> operates a focused “fuelconservation plan” to minimise fuel burnedand the emission of greenhouse gases. Thisplan harnesses available cost efficiencies andas emissions are directly proportional to fuelburn, it also reduces emission levels and ithas had a measurable impact on fuel andemission efficiency. On an ongoing basis,engines are monitored, maintained andoverhauled to maximise fuel efficiency andminimise emissions, and environmentalupgrades are added on overhaul whereavailable. This engine conditioningmonitoring aims to give advance warningof impending deterioration of parts,allowing for preventative maintenancewhich contributes to ensuring efficientengines and therefore has both emissioncontrol and fuel burn benefits. <strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong>also performs engine water washes on bothengines types in the fleet, which improvesfuel burn and also results in lower emissions.In addition, airframes are inspected andmaintained to ensure minimum drag.<strong>Aer</strong> <strong>Lingus</strong>’ continued commitment tomaintaining a young fleet also improvesoperational fuel efficiencies due to theuse of newer technology and this willcontinue in the future.During <strong>2009</strong> the Airline reviewed routes toensure that optimum routes are being flownand also reduced the speed of the aircraft tosave fuel and thus reduce emissions.
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