The reuse of aircraft parts has become global practice but for Derk-Jan van Heerden, founder and former md of Netherlands-based Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions (AELS), one dream remains: more recycling of metals and plastics from retired airplanes. To pursue this vision, Van Heerden launched the Aethos Foundation.
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Stichting Aethos wil recycling vliegtuigmaterialen van de grond krijgen. Het hergebruiken van onderdelen uit vliegtuigen gebeurt inmiddels wereldwijd. Maar voor AELS (Aircraft End-Of-Life Solutions) oprichter en voormalig directeur Derk-Jan van Heerden is er nog één droom: de recycling van de metalen en plastics uit de vliegtuigen verbeteren. Daarvoor richtte hij vorig jaar Stichting Aethos op.
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Vliegtuigen gaan jaren mee, maar er komt een punt dat ze aan het einde van hun levensduur zijn. Jaarlijks worden er zo’n 900 ontmanteld, maar er blijft nog relatief veel restafval over. “De sector moet nadenken over nog betere recycling”, betoogt Derk-Jan van Heerden, bekend van AELS en initiatiefnemer van stichting Aethos, in de Luchtvaartnieuws Podcast.
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Derk-Jan van Heerde is a man on a mission. An aerospace engineer, the founder of AELS (Aircraft End-Of-Life Solutions) and president of the global association for sustainable aircraft dismantling AFRA (Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association), when it comes to improving the recycling of aircraft materials he definitely sees opportunities.
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In this new inspiring episode of the Love Not Fear podcast, Eduard Brink sits down with Derk-Jan van Heerden for a heart-to-heart that you won't want to miss. Derk-Jan opens up about his incredible journey as an entrepreneur in the aviation world and his recent battle with cancer. He gives us a peek into the inner workings of his company, AELS, dives into the tricky business of aircraft recycling, and shares how he's shifted gears to focus more on what truly matters — enjoying life and cherishing moments with loved ones. This conversation is all about resilience, sustainability, and the art of finding balance in the chaos of life. Come join us for a chat that’s as real as it gets!
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