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The renewal of the fleet continued in 2002 with the introduction of five new Airbus 320 type aircraft and two Boeing B757 aircraft. By the end of 2003 the Airbus fleet will consist of 24 aircraft. These aircraft use engines supplied by CFM International, which are quieter and produce lower nitric oxide emissions. This has a positive effect, particularly on air quality and noise levels in the vicinity of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport during peak hours.

The accelerated renewal of the fleet will lead to the decommissioning of the remaining DC-9 aircraft by autumn 2003. Our fleet renewal has a major effect of the ecological efficiency and noise levels of our operations. We can carry more passengers with less fuel consumption and fewer emissions.

Finnair Catering has for several years now been targeting environmental issues and has raised the level of environmental protection in its operations. Changes in legislation and utilization targets for waste will present major challenges in the near future. Even now, waste production is being influenced by socio-economic factors. The environmental loading of waste is reflected in companies' waste-management costs.