Closed-Loop Recycling and Remanufacturing of Polymeric Aircraft Parts

The aviation industry is facing the challenge of reducing fossil fuels and emissions. Fuel efficiency improved by making efficient powerplant systems lighter aircraft. Modern passenger aircraft utilize polymeric composite materials to achieve structures without compromising strength. European Union already has legislation prevent landfilling increase use recyclable in automotive industry. While older-generation aircraft, made mainly from metallic materials, are easily dismantled recycled into other uses, such a process does not yet exist for materials. In coming years, will have answer question how retired be recycled. One solution life cycle parts would closed-loop recycling. this paper, perspective recycling discussed. technical aspects recyclability different business models remanufacture finger pinch shroud certified Airbus A350-900 investigated. results show that possible parts. Future studies could include studying an LCA between virgin certain part.