A new Rosenbauer Panther CFT firefighting vehicle, aimed to strengthen the aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) capabilities of the Thiruvananthapuram Airport, on Saturday.
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The Thiruvananthapuram airport has strengthened its aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) capabilities with the induction of three state-of-the-art Panther CFT crash fire tenders from Rosenbauer.
Powered by a 700 HP engine, each vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in under 30 seconds, enabling rapid response during critical situations. Each tender is equipped with 12,500 litres of water, 1,500 litres of foam, and 250 kg of dry chemical powder, significantly enhancing on-site firefighting readiness and operational resilience.
The CFTs were commissioned by Amber Dubey, CEO-AERO, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), and Rahul Bhatkoti, CAO,Thiruvananthapuram airport. This addition reaffirms that fire safety is not just a commitment, it remains a priority at the airport, said a statement from the airport here on Saturday.
Published – February 14, 2026 10:16 pm IST
