Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has introduced a series of eight Fixed Electrical Ground Power (FEGP) units that aim to improve environmental conditions in and around the airport site.
The units form part of LBA’s Noise Action Plan and will seek to limit the use of existing Auxiliary Power Units (APU) on aircraft, as well as diesel-powered mobile ground power units (GPU) on the ground.
The new FEGPs are powered by 100% renewable electricity and allow aircraft at LBA to turn off their APUs.
Joselyn Rankin, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Leeds Bradford Airport comments:Introducing these FEGPs are helping make a real difference to the environment on the ground at LBA; for our people, our customers and our neighbours. Not only do they help us reduce carbon emissions but they also improve air quality and reduce ground noise which can impact our local community.
Following a thorough commissioning and training period, we’re delighted to have Jet2 and Swissport making full use of the new FEGPS across all eight stands.
