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“Textron Aviation will administer SustainableAdvantage as part of its easy-to-use array of ProAdvantage programs and connect owners to 4AIR ... ”
“Our relationship with Textron Aviation acknowledges the many strides we have made in the industry to make sustainability more accessible,” said Nancy Bsales, chief operating officer, 4AIR. “We are excited to provide Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners with sustainable solutions that address and meet their environmental commitments and goals.”
4AIR will provide owners who choose to join SustainableAdvantage a personalized, annual report that will document offset purchases. Additionally, 4AIR offers monitoring and compliance reporting requirements for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and the European Union, French and United Kingdom Emissions Trading System (ETS) as well as other ESG reporting requirements.
The SustainableAdvantage portfolio currently managed by 4AIR supports four projects around the globe:
= Rainier Gateway Forestry Project
= Cookstove Project
= Bundled Solar
= Solar Energy – Renewable Power by Adani
Sustainability at Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation is committed to environmental sustainability and natural resource conservation and supports the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change. As part of Textron Inc., Textron Aviation established enterprise-wide five-year goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, and reduce energy
consumption, water use and waste generation by 10% by the end of 2025. Additionally, nearly all the company’s electricity needs in Kansas are powered by renewable wind energy.
Robust investments in Textron Aviation’s products and facilities encourage sustainability in its designs and operations. The Beechcraft Denali and Cessna Citation Ascend highlight the company’s dedication to reducing emissions and improving efficiency through its new aircraft projects. Customers can take delivery of their aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and they can also refuel with it at Textron Aviation’s service center in Wichita, Kansas.
The company is actively supporting the development of sustainable propulsion solutions, such as hydrogen electric and hybrid electric. Its global service network received recertification from the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as a Green Aviation Business and by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) for the increased sustainability efforts of its ground support.
NBAA Regional Forum at Miami-Opa locka (OPF) Jan. 31
NBAA will be hosting its first regional forum of the year Jan. 31, bringing together current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel for a one-day event filled with networking and business development opportunities.
The event will feature aircraft, education and exhibits:
= A side-by-side lineup of the world’s most cutting- edge business aircraft, all in one venue at the 2024 Regional Forum outdoor display.
= Valuable educational sessions featuring topics surrounding the day-to-day operational issues facing the business aviation industry.
= Over 150 exhibits of business aviation products and services are expected offering a great opportunity to network with your peers and fellow business aviation professionals.
Students are invited to attend the regional forum at no cost to them. Please share this information and opportunity with any graduating college students interested in working in business aviation.
Go to nbaa.org/events/2024-nbaa-miami-opa-locka- regional-forum/ for complete details for this forum. KA
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