Aviation Business News speaks to Clyde Buntrock, CEO AJW Aviation & AJW Technique, to discover more about the company that is empowering sustainable aviation for a greener future.

  

AJW’s contribution is rooted in what they do best: maintaining and extending the life of aircraft components, optimising operational efficiency, and helping customers reduce their own environmental impact through smarter maintenance and supply chain solutions. 

 

They have set realistic, data-driven goals that allow them to measure and report genuine improvements. From LED lighting retrofits and hydro-based electricity to rainwater harvesting, the company uses AI-driven energy monitoring systems to provide real-time insights into energy consumption and has progressively upgraded its facilities with sustainability in mind.  

 

Technology underpins the company’s commitment to the circular economy. Its core business model - repairing, reusing, and recycling aircraft components - directly supports resource efficiency. 

 

The Group’s ISO 14001 certification reinforces this discipline, and the framework ensures that environmental management is systematic, incorporating data analysis, regular review, and continuous improvement.  

 

What about the people of AJW, how are they helping to drive change? 

 

“Technology alone does not drive change, people do,” says Buntrock, “By embedding sustainability in our culture, we create an organisation where environmental responsibility informs everyday decisions. This ethos ensures that progress continues long after a project is completed.” 

 

While technology is a powerful enabler, it is not a substitute for responsible decision-making, affirms the CEO. AJW’s approach prioritises transparency and realism. “We measure before we claim, pilot before we scale, and assess the environmental value of a new tool or process.” Buntrock discusses the Group’s use of AI for monitoring the business's energy consumption.  

 

When asked about where the Group’s sustainability efforts will be focused going forward, the innovation-focused executive believes that digitalisation offers new ways to reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and strengthen accountability. For AJW Group, the next phase of progress lies in leveraging technology to make sustainability decisions faster, more accurate, and more impactful.  

 

Buntrock closes with a powerful statement: 

 

“The principle of Reduction through Technology aligns perfectly with how we view our role: as a facilitator of practical change and a partner to the aviation industry in its transition towards a cleaner future.” 

 

 

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