Iberia reduces its CO2 emissions thanks to its new paint system
Source: Iberia
Iberia has revamped its image, with a new logo and a new livery, among other changes. It is also introducing new aircraft painting that improves aerodynamics and is more environmentally friendly, by reducing fuel consumption. This new system does the job with 30% less paint, and less downtime. Iberia is one of the first airlines to use this innovative system.
The system consists of the application of the livery colours with a single base oat. This highly pigmented paint is opaque in a single coat, when previously two or even three coats were applied.
The process ends with the application of a clear varnish called Clearcoat, which gives the aircraft a high-gloss “wet look”, while acting as a barrier against the atmospheric agents and erosion.
The use of this new system has numerous advantages:
Lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The application of a single coat of colour, instead of two or three, means less paint is used, for improved aerodynamics and a reduction in weight, hence lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions.
Longer lasting brightness and colour retention. This means fewer paint jobs in the working life of the aircraft, as well as a better appearance.
It’s cleaner. The exterior varnish repels water and dust, for fewer washings and better aerodynamics.
It’s faster. There is less aircraft downtime with a single base coat and a drying time of only two hours.
Group (“IAG”) airline, has now taken delivery of nine Airbus aircraft out of 12 leased fromBOC Aviation, comprising four new A320-200s and five new A330-300s. The remaining three A330-300 aircraft are to be delivered by April 2014.
