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| Ces avions que l'on désosse Article Featuring AFRA, Boeing and Châteauroux |
| 9 October 2008 - Le Monde |
Le Monde (English tr: The World) which is a respected, daily (evening) newspaper and considered the French newspaper of record, speaks favorably of the Boeing/Châteauroux/AFRA advancements as they compare to the Airbus facility and program. In addition they interview Martin Fraissignes, Executive Director of AFRA, Charles Kofyan, Technical Director of Bartin Aero Recycling, and other aviation leaders in the article titled: ‘Ces avions que l'on désosse’ (English: These Airplanes That Are Recycled). To view translated extracts select the summary
Translated extracts: The article talks at length about the Boeing/Châteauroux and Airbus/Tarbes centers in France for dismantling and recycling aircraft. It also states that Boeing has advanced ahead of Airbus in this area. The news is not so much what Boeing and Airbus’ programs are doing, but gives both companies credit for an environmental initiative, and it is noteworthy that the Boeing-led AFRA program is compared favorably to Airbus’ efforts, in the French press |
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