Due to the importance of fulfilling the actual and upcoming environmental legislation and the major goal of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) "Vision 2020" strategic roadmap; which aims at maximising the benefits of products and services while minimising the environmental impact, it is an Airbus main objective to develop eco-efficient materials. These advanced materials in combination with the corresponding processes are an enabler for a sustainable growth in the aeronautic industry. Under consideration of the economical effects, these processes will be implemented into the production line. This paper presents the Airbus environmental objectives for the coming years and examines how Airbus steers research and development to implement aircraft environmentally friendly solutions. Examples of eco-efficient material development and of ideas for aircraft dismantling at the end of its life will be presented.

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