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1. Etihad Airways to Save With New Lightweight ULDs
Etihad Airways is to enhance its operations by using new lightweight and double-width Unit Load Devices (ULD), known as type ALF. Compared to traditional double-width ULDs, which typically weigh in at 196 kilograms, the new ALF model from Jettainer is almost 34% lighter at 130 kilograms, a saving of 66 kilograms per unit, and a potential weight saving of 116 kilograms per flight.
2. Etihad Airways to Save with New Lightweight Cargo Containers
Etihad Airways, along with its Unit Load Device (ULD) partner Jettainer, has embarked on a program to replace 3,000 containers from the original aluminium ULD fleet with environmentally friendly lightweight versions. The new lightweight containers are manufactured from a range of composite materials including Kevlar, the material used in making bullet-proof jackets.
3. Lightweight Containers to Help Lufthansa Save
The new containers are up to 15% lighter which means that kerosene consumption can be lowered by about 2,180 tonnes per year and Lufthansa will save 6,867 tonnes of CO2. A total of 5,000 containers are being replaced.

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