Able Aerospace Services, a Textron company providing repair, overhaul, exchange and approved replacement parts, has been certified as a Green Aviation Business by NATA.

NATA's Sustainability Standard is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase use of more environmentally friendly energy sources, reduce waste and encourage sustainability across the business. Able Aerospace achieved certification by installing a machine-learning system on air compressors to reduce energy, installing motion-sensor lighting and implementing an energy management system for heating and cooling in its Mesa, Arizona facility.

“We are committed to creating a more sustainable future for our employees, communities and customers,” says Travis Tyler, vice president and general manager. “This certification signifies our continued dedication to sustainability, which is important for today and tomorrow.”

The NATA Sustainability Standard is a self-certification process for aviation businesses to pursue flexible, cost-effective options to lower their carbon footprint.

“As an organisation, we understand our responsibility in being a good steward of the environment as well as achieving excellence in the aviation industry,” he adds.

Operating from a 250,000sq ft facility, Able Aerospace offers more than 10,000 FAA-approved repairs and overhauls and has one of the world's largest rotable exchange inventories.