EasyJet is reducing the amount of paint it applies to each of its aircraft in a bid to reduce fuel consumption and cut carbon emissions.

Jet has become the first airline in the world to trial a new lower-weight paint, which will cut emissions and enable fuel savings.

EasyJet trials lighter paint system to cut fuel burn - The new approach reduces the number of paint layers needed to create the airline’s orange and white livery.

Low-cost UK airline EasyJet is planning to try out a new lightweight painting method, in an effort to save on fuel usage and cut overall aircraft weights. View on euronews