As fire breaks out, 2 Rosenbauer 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) machines rush to the spot with their sirens blaring and lights flashing.
They come flying at 100 kmph (they have a top speed of 120 kmph) to the scene. Accelerating from 0 to 80 kmph in 25 seconds with a GVW of 36-tonne each (including 12,500 kg of water, 1,500 litre of foam and 200 kg of dry chemical powder), the 2 Rosenbauer 6x6 airport trucks, painted in a shade of highly visible red, are a sight to behold as their canons unleash a strong spray of water mixed with foam.
In a few seconds the raging fire is out. Fortunately, the fire was a simulation of what could actually be the case, and how the ARFF machines are capable of dealing with it. Departing as quickly as they arrive, the 2 Rosenbauers, according to Javed Malik, the chief Operating Officer of the Bangalore International Aiport, cost a million dollar each. “I get a fever if these machines are not running. The airport stops operating. And, if the Bangalore Airport stops operation, the country stops flying,” he quipped. The third busiest airport in India according to Malik, the Bangalore International Airport is Indigo’s second biggest base and Air Asia’s largest base. It is thus well integrated into the network.
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RENESAS UNVEILS MULTI-DOMAIN SOC.
Renesas Unveils 5th-Generation Multi-Domain SoC for ADAS, Infotainment and Gateway Systems
BORGWARNER SECURES NEW HVCH PROGRAMS
BorgWarner has secured three significant business wins for its High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) technology, expanding its reach in the Chinese, Korean and Japanese electric vehicle markets.
RESHAPING REALITY
Abhiyantriki, the 26th annual technical fest of K J Somaiya School of Engineering at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, took place at its Mumbai campus under the theme ‘Reshaping Reality’, focusing on futuristic innovations and real-world problemsolving.
CONTINENTAL TIRES INDIA CELEBRATES CONTINUED PREFERRED PARTNER STATUS
Continental Tires India reaffirms its dedication to customer-centric solutions and operational excellence through its sustained partnership with Mercedes-Benz AG.
ACMA IAUTOCONNECT 2024
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), hosted the ninth edition of its premier buyer-seller event, iAutoConnect, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi.
4TH ACMA AUTOMOTIVE RAW MATERIALS CONCLAVE
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MOBILITY PLAYSETS
Even as the Indian automobile industry touches new heights and innovations, it is the commercial mobility play sets that continue to be a major draw. It is a good starting point for the next generation, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane from her plant sojourn.
SUSTAINABILITY AS STRATEGY
In an Industry Talk session, Satyakam Arya Managing Director and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles spoke to Ashish Bhatia on integrating sustainability into the overall business strategy.
EMBRACING SHOPFLOOR AUTOMATION
In manufacturing, where precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are paramount, Mahindra Mahindra has embraced shopfloor automation as a cornerstone of its strategy
FREUDENBERG EXPANDS MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT
Freudenberg opens two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Morinda, marking its largest investment in expanding the manufacturing footprint in India, writes Richa Tyagi.
