CTT helps Flydubai go dry

Flydubai is to install zonal drying systems on a further 11 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
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The system – which eliminates condensation - is being 
installed on  new aircraft due for delivery in 2016. This follows an order for more than 30 systems on aircraft being currently integrated into the hybrid carrier's fleet.

“flydubai confirms our solid business case for our zonal drying system for narrow-body operators,” said Peter Landquist, CTT’s VP sales. “Flydubai operates a modern fleet of aircraft with a focus on cost-effective operations. By installing the system on brand new aircraft in the Boeing factory, Flydubai benefits from a reduction in maintenance costs and prevention of water weight accumulation in the insulation blankets due to fuselage condensation, which leads to a significant fuel saving.”
Flydubai began working with CTT in 2011 when it placed an order for 31 systems on aircraft that will be delivered by 2015.
Mick Hills, the airline’s senior vice president engineering & maintenance said: “Flydubai operates an environmentally friendly fleet of Boeing aircraft. They are powered by CFM56-7B engines from CFM International and are fitted with winglets from Aviation Partners Boeing. We began working with CTT in 2011 and the zonal drying system has already provided us with significant savings in emissions and fuel costs.”
By eliminating condensation in the aircraft both operational and maintenance costs are lowered through:
• Reduced fuel consumption, i.e. lower aircraft weight of 200-300kg for B737 due to elimination of accumulated water.
• Improved operational reliability, i.e. less corrective maintenance.
• Consistent insulation performance, i.e. water reduces insulation performance.
Moreover, the residual value of the aircraft will be protected or even improved due to the reduced corrosive impact over the years. Reduced fuel burn, due to a reduction in the weight of the aircraft, also has a positive impact on the environment, Landquist said.