Sarah Rose (they/them) is a news writer and reporter for AIN. 
Prior to AIN, Sarah worked as a journalist for Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia&#039;s statewide NPR and PBS affiliate. They have also worked for several national nonprofits and as a legislative assistant in U.S. Congress. As an openly nonbinary reporter, they are a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association. 
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University.

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Sarah Rose

Constellium and Tarmac Aerosave announced the successful recycling and remelting of aluminum from end-of-life aircraft into new, high-performance aerospace material.
“At Constellium, recycling is at the core of what we do. We have extensive experience in giving aluminum an endless life across various industries,” said Philippe Hoffmann, president of Constellium’s Aerospace and Transportation business unit. “What makes this initiative truly exciting is that it demonstrates—through a real-world example—that even complex aerospace aluminum alloys from end-of-life aircraft can be fully recycled into material suitable for new aerospace applications. It’s a proof point for the circular economy in aviation.”
The announcement follows months of collaborative research and development with support from Airbus and ValoER. The aluminum, recovered by Tarmac Aerosave from retired commercial aircraft, was successfully remelted and qualified for future aerospace manufacturing. The companies now plan to scale the process for industrial applications and broaden it to additional alloy families.
“The circularity of aeronautical materials is at the heart of Tarmac Aerosave's DNA. It's what built its worldwide reputation as a leader in aircraft recycling, before becoming a one-stop shop,” said Tarmac president and CEO Alexandre Brun. “Aluminium is one of the materials that we have always sought to sort and recover in the best possible way to increase our recycling rate, which is now more than 92%. We’re proud to have joined forces with partners who share our commitment to advancing circular solutions for aviation.”
Aluminum recycling uses just 5% of the energy required for primary aluminum production and cuts CO2&nbsp;emissions by 95%. With rising demand for lower-carbon solutions across aerospace, this project demonstrates a viable path toward material circularity at scale.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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New base expands service to Upper Midwest-based customers

Haven Aviation Adds Green Bay Facility to MRO Network

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New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

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Extension goes to six years or 4,000 flight hours, whichever is first

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