Global engineering group Cavotec has won orders for its innovative sub-freezing DX-Boost pre-conditioned air (PCA) technology for cooling aircraft at the Presidential Flight Hangar at Abu Dhabi International Airport, and at the Oman Air MRO facility at Muscat International Airport.

The first order is a turnkey contract to supply specialised aircraft service systems for the Presidential Flight Hangar project at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Under this order the group will design, supply, install, test and commission the sub-freezing DX-Boost PCA system, 400Hz converters, pop-up pit and hatch pit systems.

The second landmark order is for the supply of sub-freezing DX-Boost PCA units and pop-up pit systems for PCA and 400Hz, and includes an additional number of Hatch Pit systems for other services, all to be installed at the MRO Facility of Oman Air in Muscat International Airport.

“These landmark projects are excellent references for our sub-freezing DX-Boost cooling technology, and further demonstrates our ability to offer all the necessary technical expertise to deliver complex turnkey solutions to major industry players in the region. Cavotec’s proven sub-freezing DX-Boost PCA technology plays a pivotal role in cooling the aircraft at both the MRO Facility in Muscat International Airport and the Presidential Flight Hangar at Abu Dhabi International Airport, enabling the customer to achieve the highest levels of service and readiness,” said Juergen Strommer, Cavotec’s chief operating officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Cavotec INET’s sub-freezing DX-Boost systems cool aircraft quickly and efficiently by supplying PCA at sub-freezing temperatures. The technology meets the strict criteria and demanding environmental conditions of Muscat Airport and Abu Dhabi Airport, where temperatures frequently exceed 45 deg Celsius. DX-boost PCA units enable the fast and efficient cooling of aircraft without the use of on board auxiliary power units, thereby reducing emissions.

“We have been working with Cavotec since many years, mainly for aviation fuelling and airport fuel farm projects. We are delighted to work with Cavotec once again for a prestigious aircraft (A380) hangar project and to use their expertise in delivering state-of art technology to meet our customer’s stringent quality and service requirements. As Amana Group increasingly focuses on aviation and MRO projects, the long-term partnership with Cavotec is the ideal solution to ensure future success,” said Richard Antoine Abboud, general manager of Amana Contracting & Steel Building Company.

Cavotec has recently commissioned its sub-freezing PCA System at the Boeing MRO Facility Nagpur in India, where the group executed a turnkey project including the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a sub-freezing PCA system, 400Hz power system and pop-up pits systems for PCA and 400Hz. This project is an industry benchmark with Cavotec’s Subfreezing DX-Boost PCA System delivering pre-conditioned dry air at temperatures lower than -10 deg C at the Boeing MRO Hangar.

Cavotec has worked closely with aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus for many years on developing advanced GSE, including subfreezing PCA systems capable of cooling large aircraft such as the Airbus A380 superjumbo quickly, cleanly and efficiently.

The long-standing relationship with Larsen & Toubro has added another highlight, with Cavotec recently having been awarded the contract to supply 108 electrical and 400Hz pit systems for the prestigious upcoming Midfield Terminal Project at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

“Cavotec’s on-going and long-standing success proves the strong growth in the region and demonstrates how clients and contractors consider Cavotec a trusted partner to provide state-of-the-art technology with unique operational capabilities. Cavotec INET’s sub-freezing DX-Boost PCA technology stands to become a true industry revolution in efficiently cooling aircraft,” added Siva Anand, divisional manager - aviation, Cavotec Middle East. - TradeArabia News Service