Magdeburg City Airport in Germany has become the 300th location to complete a fuelling using Air bp’s innovative Airfield Automation digital refuelling technology.
Since launching in May 2018, more than one million fuelling have been processed using Airfield Automation with the technology now live at 300 network locations across 28 countries in four continents. In addition Air bp’s Airfield Automation safe2go technology has been deployed at over 125 locations is a pioneer in the provision of an engineering barrier to actively help prevent misfuelling. It consolidates the data related to airport fuelling operations and verifies fuelling requirements via an app on a handheld device in the fuelling vehicle.
Designed to enhance safety and reliability in airport fuelling operations, Airfield Automation has been well received by operators who have reported increased speed, accuracy and efficiency in refuelling. In Portugal, one of the first countries where rollout took place, the time taken to get fuelling data into the system has been reduced by 95%. Elsewhere, the efficiency Airfield Automation brings to customers is that requests for copies of delivery tickets can be responded to immediately without, in most instances, requiring action from the airport.
“This latest milestone marks more positive news for our customers,” said Olivia Stone, Vice President Technical Services and HSSE, Air bp. “I am delighted that the will be able to benefit from the digitisation of our into-plane fuelling operations making the refuelling process safer, faster and more efficient,” she added.
New services recently added to the Airfield Automation platform provide the opportunity to further enhance efficiency. These include the real-time two-way connection between flight crew and fuel operator during the aircraft turnaround at the airfield, which trials have shown result in a 15-30% reduction in the refuelling time. From receiving the preliminary order through to a revised final order, concluding with an electronic ticket sign off, the service provides instant visibility and more efficient refuelling operations.
“Our latest innovation seamlessly connects pilot with operator, helping to unlock savings by increasing data accuracy, maximising efficiency, and helping to reduce turnaround times. We’re continuing to roll this innovative technology out in countries around the world,” concluded Valerio Ferro, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Air bp.
