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Corporate Social Responsibility Statement Aer Lingus Group Plc – Annual Report 2009
Aer Lingus currently operates a single aircraft
type in its short haul fleet, the Airbus A320/
A321 family, with an average age of just 5.6
years as at December 2009. Aer Lingus took
delivery of three new A320 aircraft in 2009.
On Long Haul Aer Lingus operates the
Airbus A330. The average age of the fleet
at December 2009 was 7.2 years. The Group
took delivery of two new A330-300s in 2009.
Three older A330s (two 1994 vintage and
one 2000 vintage) were removed from service
and returned to their Lessors. Additionally
in early 2010 an A330, of 1994 vintage, was
returned to its Lessor and one new A330
was delivered in April 2010. Aer Lingus
has an order for three A330 aircraft for
delivery in 2013/2014 with the potential
to convert to A350 aircraft for delivery at a
later 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 and
environmental performance were key
elements taken into account in the
evaluation and procurement decisions.
These new aircraft and the newer engine
technologies that go with them will further
improve Aer Lingus’ overall fuel efficiency
and environmental impact.
Air Emissions
Aer Lingus operates a focused “fuel
conservation plan” to minimise fuel burned
and the emission of greenhouse gases. This
plan harnesses available cost efficiencies and
as emissions are directly proportional to fuel
burn, it also reduces emission levels and it
has had a measurable impact on fuel and
emission efficiency. On an ongoing basis,
engines are monitored, maintained and
overhauled to maximise fuel efficiency and
minimise emissions, and environmental
upgrades are added on overhaul where
available. This engine conditioning
monitoring aims to give advance warning
of impending deterioration of parts,
allowing for preventative maintenance
which contributes to ensuring efficient
engines and therefore has both emission
control and fuel burn benefits. Aer Lingus
also performs engine water washes on both
engines types in the fleet, which improves
fuel burn and also results in lower emissions.
In addition, airframes are inspected and
maintained to ensure minimum drag.
Aer Lingus’ continued commitment to
maintaining a young fleet also improves
operational fuel efficiencies due to the
use of newer technology and this will
continue in the future.
During 2009 the Airline reviewed routes to
ensure that optimum routes are being flown
and also reduced the speed of the aircraft to
save fuel and thus reduce emissions.
Daffodil Day – pictured: Jim O’Malley, Corporate Partnerships Manager
of the Irish Cancer Society and Aer Lingus cabin crew.
Monday 18 January 2010: UNICEF Ireland Ambassador, Ryan Tubridy became one
of the first people to donate to the special Aer Lingus ‘Change for Good’ collection
for the children of Haiti. Ryan is photographed with Dublin based cabin crew members
Marie Walsh (left) and Ciara Power (right).