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Boeing Australia has announced the introduction of a sustainable engine wash technology for Australia’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III, which cuts its environmental impact and extends engine life.
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Compared to traditional wash methods, the Lufthansa Technik Cyclean technology improves engine efficiency through a deeper clean of the engine core, cutting 80 tonnes of CO2 emissions per engine annually and reducing fuel consumption by 1 per cent, while also using 50 per cent less water and is 20 per cent faster.
Boeing Defence Australia also implemented a similar system, the EcoPower Engine Wash, on the RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon fleet, which uses less water, recycles wastewater for use in future washes, and improves engine performance.
Robert Boyd, Boeing’s acting regional sustainability lead APAC, said, “Transitioning to a carbon-neutral aerospace industry by 2050 requires the adoption of more sustainable practices in our global fleet maintenance programs.”
With the addition of the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of eight C-17s, Boeing now uses the engine wash technology on 275 C-17 aircraft operated by nine global customers as part of the C-17 Globemaster III global fleet contract.
“The success of this system demonstrates the importance of continued investment in new technology and customer partnerships to improving fleet efficiency and reducing our environmental impact,” Boyd added.
Australia’s fleet of C-17A Globemaster III provides the Air Force with an unprecedented capacity for strategic airlift. It allows Australia to rapidly deploy troops, supplies, combat vehicles, heavy equipment, and helicopters anywhere in the world.
Based at RAAF Base Amberley, all eight C-17As are operated by No. 36 Squadron and provide a logistics backbone for Australian Defence Force operations overseas. This has included operations in the Middle East and Afghanistan, as well as East Timor.
