Fiji Airports Announces Arrival of New Fire Fighting Vehicles to Enhance Safety and Operations

Fiji Airports is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to its firefighting capabilities with the recent arrival of two additional Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles (ARFFVs) at Nadi International Airport.

The delivery of the 2 trucks complements the one that arrived in December 2023, marking the completion of a major enhancement to our fire and rescue fleet. Additionally, these will replace trucks that are more than 25 years old.

The acquisition of these state-of-the-art ARFFVs was approved by the Fiji Airports Board in January 2023 as part of our capital expenditure plan.

Originally scheduled for progressive delivery over a two-year period, the delivery timeline was accelerated following successful Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of the first truck in July 2023. This adjustment reflects the urgent operational need for more reliable firefighting equipment at Nadi International Airport.

The two newly arrived Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 ARFFVs are equipped to meet the highest standards of aviation fire safety costing approximately $4million, boasts a capacity of approximately 12,000 litres of water and 1500 litres of Fluorine Free Foam for each truck.

These features ensure that the units can effectively tackle aviation incidents within three minutes of deployment, thereby significantly enhancing response times and operational efficiency.

With the introduction of these advanced fire tenders, Fiji Airports will not only bolster safety at Nadi International Airport but will also be able to reallocate existing fire tenders to Nausori and other airports. This strategic redistribution will further improve overall safety and operational capabilities across the network.

Fiji Airports is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency, and these new vehicles are a testament to our ongoing dedication to safety of our passengers and aircraft.