Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) has signed an agreement with aircraft equipment supplier KUNZ to produce, supply, commission and maintain specialised disabled aircraft recovery equipment (DARE) for Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB).
KIAB is the first airport in the country that has the capability to recover up to Code F-categorised disabled aircraft
BIAL chief operating officer Thomas Hoff Andersson said: “The acquisition of this equipment boosts BLR Airport’s operational capability during runway emergencies. At a time when the aviation industry in India is growing at an unprecedented rate, this equipment will ensure that the impact to operations is minimal, if there is an incident on the runway. We are delighted to partner with KUNZ GmbH for the supply for this equipment and set up a training centre that will benefit the aviation community.”
KUNZ managing director Andreas Fuge said: “KUNZ is honoured to have received this contract from BIAL to not only equip the airport with a wide range of KUNZ aircraft recovery products but also enter into a strategic partnership to establish a centre of competency for aircraft recovery training in the region, along with local support of Millennium Aero Dynamics.
“Together with our strong partner BIAL, we will develop a competent training centre in Bengaluru to reduce the downtime of airports during recovery situations and increase awareness to avoid secondary damage to aircraft during the recovery operation.”
