Aircraft Material Recycling (AMR) Award

AMR Award 2026 – Call for Projects

The Aircraft Material Recycling (AMR) Award was launched in 2025 to recognize innovative solutions in sustainable aviation recycling. Once again, AFRA and Aethos invite individuals, companies, researchers, and foundations to submit projects that create meaningful impact in aircraft end-of-life management and aircraft materials recycling.Who can apply?- AFRA members- Aethos Friends- Individuals, companies, researchers, and foundationsSelection & Award - Evaluation through a point-based system by 6 board members (3 from Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) and 3 from Aethos)- € 5,000 award, to be used exclusively to support the winning projectKey dates- Application deadline: May 1, 2026- Winner announcement: early June at the AFRA Annual ConferenceAre you working on a solution that helps shape the future of sustainable aviation? Apply now and showcase your impact

Our goal

It is our ambition to..

Increase the amount of material recycled for end-of-life aircraft.

Downcycle materials that cannot be recycled.

Find a chemical solution for materials that cannot be downcycled.

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