Norse will reduce its CO2 emissions thanks to a robot and AI

2023-11-28 09:00:00

In the future, a robot will be responsible for some of the tasks that employees perform today when airliners Norse Atlantic are on the ground Oslo-Gardermoen. The stated objective is to reduce emissions of CO2 and the costs.

Next year, the future will get even closer when the Norwegian technology company Avinxt will begin construction of a relatively large robot in Oslo-Gardermoen. It will also be the culmination of several years of work to develop, test and perfect the robot. The objective of the Avinxt robot is to be able to ensure the defrostthe lavage engines and inspections techniques aircraft, which will help airlines reduce both their climate footprint and their costs in terms of time and money.

The company has already tested its robot via a project carried out in collaboration with the Norwegian airport operator Avinor in the airport of the country’s capital, but in 2024, it intends to go well beyond a simple test phase. Avinxt explains that the ambition is that the robot can ultimately replace the employees of handling companies (MRO), for example, who today perform the same tasks manually. It is believed, for example, that the robot will be able to perform aircraft inspections more efficiently, so planes will spend less time on the ground.

The inspections will take place in such a way that in the future, through a series of cameras and software using theartificial intelligence (IA), the robot will be able to scan planes in a few hours and identify any damage that will need to be repaired. Today, this process can take up to several weeks. The robot will also be able to wash planes automatically, allowing them to be cleaned more often than is currently the case. This will mean, among other things, that the hull will be less worn and that the company’s maintenance costs will decrease. More frequent washing of aircraft can also reduce the negative impact of operations on the climate, because according to Avinxt, this will mean less air resistance, allowing airlines to consume approximately 2 % of fuel in less.

Currently, excess glycol from aircraft de-icing is only collected at a few airports and instead contributes to soil and groundwater pollution. However, Avinxt will recycle up to 80% of the water and chemicals used by the robot for cleaning and defrosting.

Norse Atlantic Airways has just entered into a collaboration with Avinxt on the use of the robot, the airline estimates that this will help it reduce its CO2 emissions by around 4%. “Avinxt’s solution is part of a series of initiatives that will help reduce our climate footprint, while reducing our expenses, so it’s a win-win situation”explains Thom-Arne Norheim, director of operations at Norse. “We are always looking for partners and solutions to automate and streamline our operations, allowing us to be more efficient, more timely and less costly. Especially in winter. » According to Avinxt CEO Ove Trøen, this collaboration opens up opportunities across Norwegian borders. “Our first robots will be built at Oslo Airport, but we want to use our close collaboration with Norse to pave the way for a presence in the company’s London-Gatwick hub. »

Avinxt has entered into an agreement with Widerøe Ground Handling under which the company will be responsible for operating the robot in Oslo-Gardermoen, while Widerøe et Norwegian have signed letters of intent to use the robot to wash, de-ice planes or even carry out technical inspections.

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