Finnair selects Nordisk UltraLite 55 kg for fleet replacement
The new containers will save approximately 800,000 kilograms in fuel and more than 2.5 million kilograms of CO2 annually.
Finnair has selected Nordisk Aviation Products to provide its wide-body aircraft with lightweight unit load devices (ULDs), which will result in improved fuel economy and significant reductions in CO2 emissions. The move is part of Finnair’s “weight watchers” program, which aims to improve fuel efficiency and help meet emissions reduction targets by minimising aircraft weight.
“Our partnership with Nordisk helps us meet our fuel efficiency and environmental targets while also supporting smooth ground operations so important for transfer traffic,” says Ville Iho, Finnair’s COO.
The Nordisk UltraLite AKE containers, used for efficiently storing cargo and luggage, weigh 55 kilograms, about 25 kilograms lighter than Finnair's current ULDs. The new containers will save approximately 800,000 kilograms in fuel and more than 2.5 million kilograms of CO2 annually.