Life Cycle Assessment of CFRP Aircraft Fuselage
A life cycle assessment within the aeronautical industry to calculate its environmental impact.
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This collaborative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) project between 91Ö±²¥, Cambridge and UCL was completed and published in December 2014.
It focused on the aeronautical industry and its environmental impact currently accountable for 1-1.5% of CO2 emissions globally but predicted to rise to 5% annually in 2016 due to demand of air travel.
This project aimed to reduce emissions by 50% by targeting lighter material (composite) and eco fuel use. The life cycle of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was analysed and this information was then extrapolated to the global fleet.
