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31 T E X T R O N Photos courtesy of Textron Aviation 20 percent lower fuel burn and 10 percent higher power compared with similar-sized competitors. But while reducing fuel burn is a headline task, the commitment to sustainability starts in the manufacturing process. In the short-termTextron has committed to reduce energy use, water use and waste generation respectively by 10 percent by 2025, and carbon emissions by 20 percent in the same timeframe. The company has entered into a 20-year contract with Kansas-based Evergy, and its New Green Energy Program.The aim is to meet nearly all the energy requirements of our manufacturing facilities inWichita and Independence utilizing wind energy. Kansas is recognised as one of the highest potential states in the US for wind generation, and this agreement will potentially spur more investment in clean energy in Kansas going forward. Going Beyond Fuel And the quest for sustainability is not just limited to Kansas.All 20Textron Aviation service centres globally have achieved the National AirTransport Association’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses certification. T extron Aviation – manufacturers of Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft – recognises that everyone has a role to play in the stewardship of the world’s natural resources. In line with the industry goals set by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the International Business Aviation Council,Textron aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050, create carbon-neutral growth from 2020 and beyond, and increase fuel efficiency by 2 per cent per year between 2020 and 2030. Some of these goals are already intrinsic to the company’s culture. Not A New Idea Improving fuel efficiency, for instance, is not a new idea. More efficient aircraft offer greater range and lower operating costs, which are both metrics thatTextron continually improves to stay ahead in a competitive market. Just one example is the brand-new Beechcraft Denali, which had its initial flight last year. It is the pioneering aircraft to utilise the GE Catalyst turboprop, which is the first clean-sheet turboprop design for more than 50 years, and promises up to