Textron to offer carbon offsetting program to Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker owners

Textron announced Monday it was launching the new ProAdvantage program, SustainableAdvantage, to provide owners with an option to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from operating aircraft. Through a collaboration with 4AIR, the program is set to launch in January for customers who own and operate Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker turbine aircraft. Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker customers will receive factory-direct support, maintenance and modifications by Textron through its global network of service and part centers, mobile service units and 24/7 1CALL AOG support. Textron will administer SustainableAdvantage as part of the ProAdvantage programs and connect owners to 4AIR. Partner 4AIR is the first company to offer comprehensive sustainability solutions for business aviation. The new program will offer owners an option to offset their aircraft emissions footprint with 4AIR's Bronze Level. Carbon offsets can reduce emissions which can be claimed against the carbon footprint of an operating aircraft. 4AIR, an aviation industry pioneer offering sustainable solutions, will provide owners wishing to join the SustainableAdvantage program with a personalized annual report, documenting their offset purchases. The company will also offer monitoring and compliance reporting requirements for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and the European Union, French and United Kingdom Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) and other ESG reporting requirements.RELATED STORY:Ryan Aviation Group to reduce carbon footprint through partnership with 4AIR "Our relationship with Textron Aviation acknowledges the many strides we have made in the industry to make sustainability more accessible," 4AIR COO Nancy Bsales said. "We are excited to provide Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners with sustainable solutions that address and meet their environmental commitments and goals." The SustainableAdvantage portfolio managed by 4AIR supports four projects around the world, the Cookstove Project, the Ranier Gateway Forestry Project, Bundled Solar and Solar Energy - Renewable Power by Adani. Within the aviation industry, 4AIR partnered with Ryan Aviation Group, a luxury private aircraft charter company, in November. Through the partnership, Ryan Aviation Group would begin implementing strategies to minimize environmental impact and contribute to a greener industry. Textron has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent and reducing energy consumption, water use and waste generation by 10 percent by the end of 2025. Most of the company's electricity needs are powered by renewable wind energy. Textron supports the development of sustainable propulsion solutions like hydrogen-electric and hybrid electric and the company has been certified as a Green Aviation Business. "Owners have increasingly become interested in solutions that mitigate the carbon footprint of operating their aircraft," said Brad White, Textron global parts and programs senior VP. "SustainableAdvantage provides them the opportunity to have a seamless option to offset their carbon emissions through a Textron Aviation approved program and supplier."