{"id":23199,"date":"2025-06-09T17:33:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/?p=23199"},"modified":"2025-11-19T18:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:01:50","slug":"compass-horizon-eu-showcased-at-afra-conference-2025-1-3-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/?p=23199","title":{"rendered":"COMPASS Showcased at AFRA Conference 2025 | 1-3 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>COMPASS Horizon EU project<\/strong> was highlighted by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/?page_id=21928\">AELS<\/a><\/strong> during the<a href=\"https:\/\/afraassociation.org\/event-6085331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>AFRA Conference 2025<\/strong><\/a> in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in a dedicated <strong>workshop on cabin recycling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During one of the workshops about cabin recycling, AELS introduced the current state of aircraft recycling, noting that <strong>most materials today are processed by shredding and melting aluminum<\/strong>. The presentation emphasized how COMPASS is exploring <strong>innovative approaches to give aircraft materials a second life<\/strong>, moving beyond traditional recycling methods and unlocking new opportunities for circularity in the aviation sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/afraassociation.org\/event-6085331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASA AFRA Annual Conference<\/a><\/strong> is recognized as the premier global event for aviation recycling and distribution. Each year, it brings together a wide range of professionals from <strong>air carriers, OEMs, suppliers, repair stations, distributors, and more<\/strong>, creating a valuable platform for <strong>knowledge exchange, discussion of industry challenges, and collaboration on emerging trends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participating in events like AFRA allows COMPASS to <strong>connect with international stakeholders, showcase innovative solutions, and explore sustainable pathways for material reuse<\/strong>\u2014key steps toward a more circular aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afra-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afra-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afra-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afra-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afra-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afra-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.compass-horizon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afra-710x533.jpeg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COMPASS Horizon EU project was highlighted by AELS during the AFRA Conference 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in a dedicated workshop on cabin recycling. During one of the workshops about cabin recycling, AELS introduced the current state of aircraft recycling, noting that most materials today are processed by shredding and melting aluminum. 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