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OKLAHOMA-BASED ATS WORLD WIDE
DEVELOPS SYSTEM FOR ENGINE-LESS
TAXIING
Air bp has introduced a next generation new model
all-electric refueller for customers lifting Jet-A1 at Brisbane
AIR BP UNVEILS CUSTOM-DESIGNED Airport (BNE), one of Australia’s largest airports. The
ALL-ELECTRIC REFUELLING VEHICLE refueller was put into operation on 30 August 2022 at
Brisbane Airport. It uses Lithium-Ion batteries and dig-
AT BRISBANE AIRPORT ital charging mechanisms making it the first all-electric
Air bp has introduced a next generation new model hazardous goods vehicle and refueller approved for use
all-electric refueller for customers lifting Jet-A1 at in Australia. The refueller can carry approximately 16,000
Brisbane Airport (BNE), one of Australia’s largest litres of fuel and has been designed to operate for a full
airports. The refueller was put into operation on 30 day with overnight charging. Air bp also anticipates that
August 2022 at Brisbane Airport. It uses Lithium-Ion the electric refueller will reduce bp’s operation and main-
batteries and digital charging mechanisms making tenance costs when compared with similar diesel-fuelled
it the first all-electric hazardous goods vehicle and refuellers. The refueller was manufactured in collaboration
refueller approved for use in Australia. The refueller with SEA Electric, which has provided the electric power
can carry approximately 16,000 litres of fuel and has system, and Refuel International, a manufacturer and
been designed to operate for a full day with overnight supplier of specialised refuelling vehicles, equipment, and
charging. Air bp also anticipates that the electric refu- support services to the aviation industry. Daniel Tyzack,
eller will reduce bp’s operation and maintenance costs Managing Director, Air bp Asia Pacific said: “Air bp has
when compared with similar diesel-fuelled refuellers. been collaborating with SEA and Refuel International for
The refueller was manufactured in collaboration with two years on the custom-designed and specialised elec-
SEA Electric, which has provided the electric power tric refueller to meet exacting performance and safety
system, and Refuel International, a manufacturer and requirements. We are delighted to launch the refueller at
supplier of specialised refuelling vehicles, equipment, Brisbane Airport where we are responsible for fuelling 30
and support services to the aviation industry. Daniel airlines and approximately 100 flights daily.” “SEA Electric
Tyzack, Managing Director, Air bp Asia Pacific said: is proud to be partnering with bp on this world-leading
“Air bp has been collaborating with SEA and Refuel project,” said Tony Fairweather, CEO and founder SEA
International for two years on the custom-designed Electric. ”By successfully producing our first SEA 500 air-
and specialised electric refueller to meet exacting per- craft refuelling truck complete with an SEA-Drive® 120-35
formance and safety requirements. We are delighted fully electric power system, we have opened up an entirely
to launch the refueller at Brisbane Airport where we new application that helps set the standard for environ-
are responsible for fuelling 30 airlines and approx- mental credentials.” “Refuel International are very proud
imately 100 flights daily.” “SEA Electric is proud to to have developed Australia’s first all-electric aviation
be partnering with bp on this world-leading project,” refueller in partnership with Air bp and SEA,” said Geoff
said Tony Fairweather, CEO and founder SEA Electric. Pinner, General Manager for Refuel International.

BOEING AND NORTHROP GRUMMAN both aim to increase the number of small- and medi-
JOIN AM FORWARD PROGRAMME um-sized suppliers competing over quote packages for
products using AM. Boeing will also aim to increase its
Boeing and Northrop Grumman are joining the Additive qualified small and medium supplier capacity by 30 per
Manufacturing Forward (AM Forward) program, a cent and provide technical guidance to meet qualification
White House initiative to help smaller US-based suppli- requirements. “We know the competitiveness of the US
ers increase the use of 3D printing and other advanced industrial base, including Boeing, relies on the capability
manufacturing technologies. The voluntary programme, of a wide spectrum of suppliers producing and post-pro-
President for additive manufacturing at Boeing.
unveiled by President Joe Biden in May, seeks to boost cessing critical aerospace parts,” said Melissa Orme, Vice
suppliers’ use of additive manufacturing. AM Forward is
organized by the non-profit Applied Science & Technology
Research Organization of America (ASTRO America).
Boeing and Northrop Grumman join the growing list
of companies that have joined the program, including
GE Aviation, Siemens Energy, Raytheon Technologies,
Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin. The OEMs will purchase
additively produced parts from smaller US suppliers, train
supplier workers on new additive technologies, provide
technical assistance, and engage in standards develop-
ment and certification. Boeing and Northrop Grumman

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