Cavotec to supply gear for Emirates hangars

Cavotec has secured a contract to supply advanced ground support equipment for the new Emirates Engineering Centre A380 line maintenance hangars at the Dubai International Airport, reports Aviation Pros
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Under the terms of the contract with leading construction contractor, A + P (Cyprus), Cavotec will supply, install and commission in-ground pop-up utility pits and pre-conditioned air (PCA) units for four new A380 line maintenance hangars at Emirates Engineering Center.

Cavotec said delivery is due to start in the second quarter this year, with commissioning slated in the end of 2013.

Juergen Strommer, managing director at Cavotec Middle East, said: “Cavotec and Dubai International Airport have a longstanding relationship that has translated to continued mutual success over the past 17 years.” “We are delighted to be part of this new milestone project for Emirates Engineering Center at the Dubai International Airport, as this demonstrates the unmatched benefits that the sophistication, reliability and cost-effectiveness of Cavotec’s innovative ground support solutions provide.”