iFarm engineers started working on growing crops on the fuselage of decommissioned passenger planes with vertical farming method.
iFarm experts have designed a vertical farm that will be grown in a 135 m2 area at the rear of the aircraft, which will be out of use and will be used as a cafe or restaurant, and can produce 14 kg of fresh greens per day.
For airlines, this project will serve as a demonstration of the increased focus on customer service going forward, including the provision of fresh and healthy meals on board.
With this project, iFarm is also looking for ways to integrate the versatility of vertical farming into an infrastructure that is not suitable for agricultural technology. Engineers act on a study that includes the commercial aspect of these studies, as well as the commercial aspect. For example, 1.5 tons of greenery per month can be produced with vertical agricultural production to be carried out on the hull of a Jumbo jet, which is out of service today.
Kirill Zelensky, CEO of iFarm Europe, said that vertical farming farms can be built in many areas such as abandoned subway stations, unused basements or out of service planes; He also stated that this project they have done does not have a deadline yet.
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Not all old planes can be recycled. Each aircraft is made up of approximately 350,000 individual components, and many of these parts are still used in the aviation industry even after the aircraft is decommissioned.
However, some airlines are selling these out of service planes to give them a second life. Today, there are country houses made of airplanes, offices, cafes, hotels and restaurants all over the world. There is even a kindergarten in Georgia consisting of an out-of-service plane.
Converting decommissioned aircraft into sustainable vertical farming farms can be an attractive opportunity. When an industry known for its high carbon footprint finds new ways to support sustainable practices, it can offset emissions, improve a brand's image and make a real impact on the environment.