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Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited

Founded in 1950, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO) is a world-class global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services with 16 operating companies and a strategic presence in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Europe and the Americas.

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Its Hong Kong facility based at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) provides a full range of round-the-clock support services to more than 100 airline customers and handles over 110,000 flight movements each year.

Drawing on nearly 75 years of aircraft engineering expertise, HAECO offers an unparalleled range of base and line maintenance solutions and modification work, including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, cabin solutions, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support. These are enhanced by strong in-house component services and comprehensive back-shop support, as well as long-standing relationships with the industry’s top OEMs.

In addition, HAECO offers technical training and examination services that support operators and industry players around the world.

Carbon Emission Reduction Measures and Strategies

  • Electrify all private cars, towing tractors and vans by 2030.
  • Apply PCM technology in chiller systems to optimise efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
  • Implement an LED light replacement project to replace 13,000 light tubes.
  • Replace traditional bag filters with Nanofilter or Sonic Filter in air handling units to improve filtering capacity and reduce air resistance.
  • Install a Graphene Power Optimiser to improve the sequence of electron flow and reduce energy loss.

 

 

Case Study: Renewable Energy Installations: Solar Panels & Solar Powered Absorption Chiller System

Solar Panels Installation
With the abundant sunlight that HAECO Hong Kong receives annually, solar panel systems are installed progressively across the rooftop of all three hangars to harness solar power. As part of the CLP’s Feed-in-Tariff Programme, the solar project comprises two stages and will be completed in December 2024.

In January 2022, approximately 6,000 solar panels were installed on the rooftops of Hangars 2 and 3. They generate an average of 3,100 MWh of electricity annually, which is equivalent to 10% of our annual electricity consumption.

Taking advantage of the airport’s unique environment, an additional 3,000 solar panels will be installed in the second stage in partnership with CLPe Solutions in August 2024. We will buy back the carbon credits, with an annual carbon emissions reduction of 420 tonnes expected in the first ten years. With 9,000 solar panels successfully installed, HAECO will become one of the largest solar panel owners in Hong Kong upon project completion.

Solar Powered Absorption Chiller System
A solar-powered absorption chiller system will be installed to address the increasing ambient temperature, which has exceeded the design of the existing PCM chiller system optimised for operation under 35°C. The new system, with a capacity of 1200RT and powered by solar energy, will enhance the existing system’s handling capacity and energy efficiency. This cutting-edge and energy-efficient design will also reduce energy consumption of the existing system, significantly lowering electricity usage.

The project commenced in March 2024 and is expected to reduce energy consumption by 3,000 MWh, equivalent to 1,200 tonnes of carbon savings compared to 2022.

HAECO incorporates sustainable development into all aspects of our operations. As a leading global MRO provider, we fully acknowledge our responsibilities within a value chain that has a significant impact on carbon emissions, and are determined to reduce our carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline as part of our sustainable development target. HAECO continues to invest in a greener future and accelerate the net-zero transition, pulling together important resources and pursuing decarbonisation projects in the pipeline. By incorporating more eco-friendly elements and processes into our daily work, we can continue to build momentum in fostering a sustainable operation and contribute to a sustainable future for our industry.

Benjamin Scheidel,  Chief Executive Officer, HAECO Hong Kong

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