"The air transport aircraft retirement tsunami that was expected has, so far, failed to materialize. 2021 saw the lowest official retirements since 2007, with only ~429 aircraft being recognized as being officially retired from service."
"As per the new study published by Data Library Research, titled, “Aircraft Recycling market by type, application, end user, and region: industry forecast and market potential analysis, 2021-2027,” the global Aircraft Recycling market is rising at substantial rate and is projected to maintain its progress during the prediction period."
"Boom Supersonic, the aerospace company building the world's fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, today announced it has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with the U.S. Air Force valued at up to $60 million. "
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We are beginning to see an increase in business activities within our respective industries as the world continues to emerge from the pandemic.
AFRA has been very diligent and busy this year proactively working on end-of-life issues in a manner that benefits the industry. Through active engagement of AFRA’s Board of Directors, the association continues to solidify and strengthen its existing position as an industry leader. This is being accomplished through actively seeking and participating on relevant industry committees which are focusing on sustainability and the global circular economy, responding to, and providing commentary to industry publications ensuring relevant information is being conveyed, and increasing recognition and acceptance of the AFRA BMP standards throughout all regions of the world.
This edition of this newsletter will provide greater detail of AFRA’s efforts on behalf of association.
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Walter Sam O’Connor
Interim Executive Director
AFRA
ASA AFRA Conference 2023
We are excited to announce that the 2023 ASA AFRA Conference will be held at the Hilton Orlando. Hilton Orlando's extensive leisure offerings along with world class business facilities that make it the perfect spot for the 2023 conference.
Over the next few weeks ASA and AFRA will be working with the hotel to obtain a special registration link to secure the $209 (USD) room rate.
We will be updating the website with additional details soon; including hotel information and reservation details, agenda, meeting registration, sponsorship & exhibiting opportunities. Stay tuned for more information...
Board of Directors Update
2022 AFRA Board of Directors Election Results
Thank you to all the members who participated in the AFRA Board of Directors nominations and voting process this year.
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our newest members of AFRA's Board of Directors.
The following have been elected to a three-year term:
Bettina Berger, GOAL German Operation Aircraft Leasing GMBH & Co. KG
Barry Barnes, ComAV Technical Services, LLC
Pedro Lama, Aviation International Recycling, S.L
Additionally, AFRA appointed:
James Cobbold, Willis Aircraft Maintenance & Storage to serve a one-year term on the AFRA Board of Directors.
Will Pitcher, Boeing Global Services has been appointed to fulfill the remainder of the term for Sean Newsum, Boeing Commercial Airplanes who has retired.
Maylin Salgado, G.A. Telesis, LLC has been appointed to fulfill the remainder of the term for Meghan Burgan, GA Telesis, who has retired.
Lee McConnellogue, ecube, has been appointed to fulfill the remainder of the term for Mike Corne, who has retired.
AFRA is pleased to welcome these individuals to the Board of Directors and looks forward to their participation and contributions to the progress of the Association.
AFRA would also like to recognize and sincerely thank Mike Corne, Meghan Burgan and Sean Newsum for their unwavering support of AFRA and its global mission. We wish them the most relaxing and well-deserved retirement. We will miss their presence at future meetings and gatherings.
AFRA will be holding the fourth quarter Board of Directors meeting will on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 in London. If you have any issues or concerns you would like discussed or have an item you want the Directors to consider, please email AFRA staff to have it added to the meeting agenda.
Association News
Aviators Africa Conference 2022
20 - 22 October 2022
Sustainability in African Aviation
AFRA has been invited to speak on a panel discussion focusing on waste and recycling at the Aviators Africa Conference & Tower Awards on 21 October 2022. The theme for this year is Sustainability in African Aviation.
AFRA will be represented by Mr. David Loewenthal, the owner/founder of Universal Recycling Company, a South African based company and one of the founding member companies of AFRA. Universal Recycling Company is also accredited to AFRA's Best Management Practices for Aircraft Demolition and Recycling.
Mr. Lowenthal will speak to AFRA’s mission, policies, BMP standards on teardown and recycling including our efforts within the aviation industry as it relates to teardown of aircraft, reuse and recycling of materials.
CSR Europe
AFRA is actively participating on a working group created by CSR Europe, the European business network for Corporate Social Responsibility.
The focus of this working group is to define a blueprint on New Materials & Circular Economy Accelerator specific to the new material of composites. This includes defining and understanding how to use, reuse for other purposes, recycle and managing the remaining waste.
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)
AFRA has reached out to the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) to discuss the acceptance of an alternative method of compliance to the current requirements associated with the removal of aircraft parts from aircraft.
The current requirements are based solely upon removal by a CCAR-145 certificated facility.
AFRA will continue to provide updates on this effort as they become available.
This committee takes the lead in reviewing the AFRA Best Management Practice (BMP) for Management of Used Aircraft Parts and Assemblies and for Recycling of Aircraft Materials document.
If you are interested in getting involved with this committee, please contact AFRA staff.
AFRA Communications Committee
The Communications Committee works on various projects, including; contributing content and photos to industry publications and media requests, coordinating with AFRA Staff on event programming selections. This group also works to increase awareness of AFRA’s mission through various communication channels and is instrumental in delivering relevant and timely content for the Annual Conference.
If you are interested in getting involved with this committee, please contact AFRA staff. Chairperson, Ken Kocialski, CAVU Aerospace.
AFRA R&D Committee
The R&D committee is open to any AFRA member, and all are welcome to participate.
If you are interested in getting involved with this committee, please contact AFRA staff. Chairperson, Pete George, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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