Category Archives: Emergency Services

Rosenbauer’s 1000th Panther

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Tom Allett

  Austrian fire service specialist Rosenbauer has handed over its 1000th Panther vehicle at a ceremony held at Linz Airport.  The landmark 1000th Panther vehicle … More ››

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Berlin-Brandenburg Opening Delayed

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Caroline Cook

  The opening of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, Germany, will be delayed until after the summer, according to a statement released today (May 8 ) … More ››

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No Reason To Say ‘No’

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Caroline Cook

Zurich Airport claims it is always prepared for winter and has never had to close its runways due to weather disruption. Switzerland’s biggest international hub, … More ››

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Brazil Buys Panthers

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Caroline Cook

FIRE EQUIPMENT manufacturer Rosenbauer has signed a contract with Brazil’s state-owned airport operator Infraero Aeroportos to supply 80 PANTHER Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) … More ››

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Fire Service News

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Caroline Cook

Recent deliveries to upgrade airport fire-fighting capabilities. On October 21 Austria’s Rosenbauer received a contract from the United Motor Works Group for the supply of … More ››

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New ARFF Facility for LAX

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Caroline Cook

Tom Allett reports that LAX officially opened its new ARFF facility on November 22. On November 22, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R Villaraigosa and City … More ››

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Stansted Fire Service

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Caroline Cook

Tom Allett witnesses a fire-fighting demonstration at London’s Stansted Airport.     Though regular readers of Airports International will have seen London’s Stansted Airport featured … More ››

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Maintenance, Firefighters Get New Building

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Caroline Cook

Carroll McCormick explains how the Halifax International Airport’s Combined Services Complex was built for future growth and environmental performance. Late last spring the Halifax International … More ››

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If the Worst Happens…

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Caroline Cook

Are you prepared for dealing with the aftermath of an aircraft accident?  Wg Cdr John Andrews (Ret’d) looks at the hazards of post-crash management.   … More ››

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New ARFF Vehicle At Interschutz

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Caroline Cook

OSHKOSH AIRPORT Products displayed its new Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle at the Interschutz exhibition (June 7 – 12) in Leipzig. Unveiled … More ››

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