A set of three new aviation fire appliances set to form a core part of Cornwall Airport Newquay’s rescue and firefighting service have been unveiled – including the 100th Rosenbauer Panther to be delivered in the UK and ROI.
The new appliances will replace the airport’s original Panther fleet first introduced in 2008, when the site transitioned from military to civilian operations under the ownership of Cornwall Council.
Utilising HRET technology (High Reaching Extendable Turret); each appliance will be capable of carrying up to 12,000 litres of water alongside specialist firefighting foam, and will be able to reach incidents anywhere on the runway in less than three minutes.
The new fleet will also aim to support the airport’s overall sustainability ambitions, with all three vehicles set to operate using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of a 12-month trial.
Charles Dixon, Senior Airport Fire Officer at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said:These new Panthers represent a major investment in the safety and resilience of Cornwall Airport Newquay.
They significantly enhance our ability to respond rapidly and effectively to any aircraft emergency, helping ensure the continued safety of passengers, crews and airport staff.
