Bangkok, BAVS Intech launches the first “EV Hydrant Dispenser, High Flow Electric Aircraft Refueling Vehicle” in ASEAN. Powered by 100% electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation industry. Participating in exhibition at Inter Airport Europe 2023 from 10-13 October 2023 in Munich, Germany.
M.L. Natthasit Diskul, President and CEO of Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Public Company Limited (BAFS), said that BAFS Intech Company Limited (BI), a subsidiary of the BAFS Group of Companies ( BAFS Group) launches the first high flow electric EV Hydrant Dispenser in ASEAN. And it is the first time that Thai aircraft refueling vehicles have been shown on a global stage at the 24th International Airport Technology and Equipment Exhibition, or Inter Airport Europe 2023, in Munich. Germany
The aircraft refueling truck is 100% powered by electricity, increasing the capacity for refueling aircraft with a flow rate of 3,400 liters per minute, higher than the low flow model with a flow rate of 1,300 liters per minute. It is characterized by its small size. Compact, flexible in use low noise Can run a maximum distance of 244 kilometers (according to WLTP test standards). Provides an average of 15 flights of aircraft refueling per 1 full electric charge. Suitable for use in international airports. It is produced in accordance with international aviation fuel service standards of the Joint Inspection Group (JIG). It will be used to provide aviation refueling services at Suvarnabhumi Airport within this year.
BAFS Intech operates a business providing services in designing, manufacturing, and assembling aircraft refueling vehicles and aviation fuel service systems. Including ground service vehicles within the airport. In addition to assembling aircraft refueling trucks for BAFS, It also provides services to customers in foreign countries such as Lao PDR, Myanmar, Cambodia and is preparing to expand to customers in Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. The goal is to expand the market to cover countries in Southeast Asia within 2 years.
Previously, in 2020, BAFS Intech produced an Electric Hydrant Cart consisting of electric tractors and a Hydrant System refueling truck that uses the entire system of electricity. Helps reduce diesel use by up to 6,300 liters per year, or equivalent to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 15 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year. It has also continued to develop its production. In 2021, it launched a Low Flow EV Hydrant Dispenser, which is the first electric-powered aircraft refueling vehicle in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Able to run a maximum distance of 170 kilometers, providing an average of 8 refueling flights per electric charge, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to aircraft refueling vehicles powered by diesel fuel. which from usage data Can reduce energy costs by up to 80%, currently providing service at Don Mueang International Airport. -Thai news agency
Source: Thai News Agency