Air BP Rolls Out Airfield Automation Digital Technology in Dubai

Air BP, international aviation fuel products and service supplier, returns to the Dubai Air Show (Stand 1265) at Dubai World Central (DWC/OMDW) this week. At the same time, Air BP is rolling out its digital Airfield Automation technology at Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA), located at Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW). 

The rollout of Airfield Automation at EFTA is part of a global program by Air BP. The technology is already live at more than 100 airports worldwide. It is anticipated that the technology will be fully operational at around 350 locations globally by the end of 2020.

Airfield Automation is a cloud-based platform designed to prevent misfuelling. It enhances safety, reliability and compliance, and enables Air BP to provide data in real time to airline customers.

Established by Emirates airline to train pilots, EFTA opened in December 2017 and currently offers a fleet of 22 Cirrus SR22 training aircraft and five Embraer Phenom 100EV business jets.  Air BP was the first to fuel EFTA’s aircraft when it fueled two Cirrus SR22 training aircraft as part of its contract to supply the new Academy with Avgas.