Cornwall Airport Newquay has unveiled three new state-of-the-art aviation fire appliances that include the 100th Rosenbauer Panther to be delivered in the UK and ROI – marking a significant milestone for both the airport and Rosenbauer UK.
The airport says the new vehicles will form a core part of the airport’s rescue and firefighting service, significantly enhancing its ability to respond rapidly and effectively to aircraft emergencies, and that the new fleet also supports the airport’s sustainability ambitions. The vehicles are going to be operated on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as part of a 12-month trial. It can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel.
Charles Dixon, Senior Airport Fire Officer at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said: “These new Panthers represent a major investment in the safety and resilience of Cornwall Airport Newquay. They significantly enhance our ability to respond rapidly and effectively to any aircraft emergency, helping ensure the continued safety of passengers, crews and airport staff.”
The enhanced specification includes HRET technology (High Reaching Extendable Turret) with each appliance carrying up to 12,000 litres of water alongside specialist firefighting foam and capable of reaching incidents anywhere on the runway in under three minutes – a critical requirement for aviation firefighting.
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