As part of its commitment to sustainability and the responsible management of public resources, ENAIRE, the national air navigation service provider, has begun marketing some of its previously used equipment that is no longer in operation but remains in excellent condition and ready for a second life. This initiative not only helps avoid resource waste and reduce environmental impact, but also generates economic and social value by enabling other companies and sectors to make use of this equipment in their activities.
Air navigation is a constantly evolving activity that frequently involves the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. As a result, equipment that is no longer required for operations is regularly decommissioned, although it may still retain its value and functionality, thus offering an opportunity to contribute to a more efficient and environmentally friendly model.
To put this initiative into practice, ENAIRE will be working with SURUS, the company awarded the project. Through its sales platform Escrapalia (www.escrapalia.com), SURUS will oversee the marketing of these assets by connecting them with potential buyers in an open, competitive, and transparent manner. The equipment will be gradually auctioned off through Escrapalia, allowing any interested party to take part in the sales process easily, securely, and transparently.
ENAIRE and SURUS have already begun working together on several asset reuse projects. Specifically, two generator sets located in Palma have already been auctioned and will continue delivering value in other operations where autonomous power generation is required.
Going forward, other equipment will be offered at auction, such as complete videoconferencing systems and electronic components from control stations, whose individual parts are highly valuable for other technological installations.
This collaborative model allows ENAIRE to turn its surplus into new opportunities for alternative uses, actively contributing to the circular economy, reducing the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing new equipment, and creating a positive environmental and economic impact.
This decision aligns with the principles of the circular economy and forms a strategic pillar of ENAIRE’s environmental policy, which focuses on maximising efficiency, reducing waste generation, extending the useful life of assets, and promoting their reuse whenever possible. It is also in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and with both national and European circular economy strategies.
About ENAIRE
ENAIRE is the air navigation service provider in Spain.
As a company of the Ministry of Sustainable Transport and Mobility, it provides air traffic control services during the en route and approach phases of all flights to and from Spain and overflights. In addition, it manages communications, navigation and surveillance services from ENAIRE in the airspace and the entire AENA airport network in Spain and provides aerodrome air traffic control services in 21 airports, including the busiest.
ENAIRE is the fourth largest European air navigation service provider, and it is a member of international partnerships A6 Alliance, SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) Joint Undertaking, SESAR Deployment Manager, iTEC, CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation) and collaborates closely with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
ENAIRE has received the highest score in Europe on the aviation safety key performance indicator for four years in a row. It has also been awarded the EFQM 600 Seal for its safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable management of air navigation services.