Thiruvananthapuram, February 14 The international airport here has enhanced its aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) capabilities with the addition of three state-of-the-art Panther crash fire tenders (CFTs), TIAL said on Saturday.
The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL), which manages the aerodrome, said in a statement that the CFTs have been procured from Rosenbauer, based in Austria – the world's leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment.
"Each vehicle is powered by a 700 horsepower (HP) engine and can accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in under 30 seconds, enabling rapid response during critical situations," the statement said.
"Each tender is equipped with 12,500 litres of water, 1,500 litres of foam, and 250 kg of dry chemical powder, significantly enhancing on-site firefighting readiness and operational resilience," the statement added.
The addition of the CFTs reaffirms that fire safety is not just a commitment, but remains a priority at the Thiruvananthapuram airport, it said.
