The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is going to acquire disabled aircraft recovery equipment to enhance operational capabilities and reduce downtime during runway emergencies.
The BIAL signed an agreement with German company KUNZ GmbH to manufacture, supply, commission and maintain the specialised equipment for the Banglore Airport (BLR), which is officially known as Kempegowda International Airport. According to the airport officials, the implementation of this equipment will make BLR the first airport in the country with the capability effect recovery of disabled aircraft up to Code F category, enabling faster resumption of operations during aircraft incidents on the runways.
“As part of this agreement, KUNZ GmbH agreed to jointly establish a centre for disabled aircraft recovery training with BIAL, making BLR Airport the first in the region to have such a facility. This facility will develop and expand the skill set in India,” a press release issued by BIAL said.
“The acquisition of this equipment boosts BLR Airport’s operational capability during runway emergencies. At a time when the aviation industry in India is growing at an unprecedented rate, this Disabled Aircraft Recovery Equipment will ensure that the impact to operations is minimal, if there is an incident on the runway,” said Thomas Hoff Andersson, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL.
13/01/20 Darshan Devaiah/Indian Express
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The BIAL signed an agreement with German company KUNZ GmbH to manufacture, supply, commission and maintain the specialised equipment for the Banglore Airport (BLR), which is officially known as Kempegowda International Airport. According to the airport officials, the implementation of this equipment will make BLR the first airport in the country with the capability effect recovery of disabled aircraft up to Code F category, enabling faster resumption of operations during aircraft incidents on the runways.
“As part of this agreement, KUNZ GmbH agreed to jointly establish a centre for disabled aircraft recovery training with BIAL, making BLR Airport the first in the region to have such a facility. This facility will develop and expand the skill set in India,” a press release issued by BIAL said.
“The acquisition of this equipment boosts BLR Airport’s operational capability during runway emergencies. At a time when the aviation industry in India is growing at an unprecedented rate, this Disabled Aircraft Recovery Equipment will ensure that the impact to operations is minimal, if there is an incident on the runway,” said Thomas Hoff Andersson, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL.
13/01/20 Darshan Devaiah/Indian Express
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