Air bp has surpassed a major milestone, completing more than 500,000 overwing fuellings using its Airfield Automation misfuel prevention technology via its ‘safe2go’ app.
First rolled out in 2018, Airfield Automation has now been deployed at more than 490 locations in 44 countries around the world and a total of 2.8 million fuellings have been processed using the technology. The 500,000th refuelling taking place at Hamburg Airport in Germany.
Olivia Stone, Vice President Technical Services and HSSE, Air bp said: “We are delighted that more than 500,000 overwing fuellings have benefitted from our safe2go app misfuel prevention technology. Not only does Airfield Automation safe2go technology provide an additional technological barrier to help prevent misfuelling but it also enhances efficiency and reliability in refuelling operations. These combined benefits are attractive to both operators within the bp network and those outside who are looking for this type of technology.”
The app on a handheld device in fuelling vehicles consolidates data on airport fuelling operations, verifies fuelling requirements and captures an acknowledging signature from the pilot or airline representative. Aside from the enhanced safety barrier, operators benefit from faster, more comprehensive and more accurate fuelling as well as data delivery.
New services were added to the cloud-based platform in 2021 enabling operators to benefit from the opportunity to further enhance efficiency. Upgrades include real-time, two-way connection between the flight crew and fuel operator during the aircraft turnaround at the airfield. From receiving the preliminary order through to a revised final order and concluding with an electronic ticket sign off, Airfield Automation provides instant visibility and more efficient refuelling operations.
