AIRCRAFT RECOVERY

When every second counts, the very highest standards of safety are essential in emergency situations at airports.
There are all kinds of reasons why an aircraft might block a runway, from a burst tire to a brake that cannot be released.

With our airport being a busy air traffic hub, a rapid and efficient response is essential so that aircraft movement areas can be returned to use as quickly as possible.

At Frankfurt Airport, the Airport Fire Department and its Aircraft Recovery Team consisting of professional recovery experts are specialists for all scenarios involving disabled aircraft recovery.

QUICK AND SECURE RECOVERY WORLDWIDE

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State-of-the-art aircraft recovery equipment

We have a wide range of aircraft recovery equipment at our disposal. For example, the Aircraft Recovery and Transport System (ARTS) includes recovery dollies, crane traverses and slings, mobile road surfaces, support frames, hydraulic instruments and a full range of aircraft lifting bags. With the exception of the ARTS, all of the aircraft recovery equipment is stored in specially designed roll-off container systems, allowing it to be quickly transported to accident sites by road or by air.

International training

We also offer training on disabled aircraft recovery for international airport staff. Practical training takes place at our training area at Frankfurt Airport’s Fire Station 3 and uses our disabled aircraft prototype, which is comparable to an Airbus A320 or a Boeing 737.

Theoretical content, e.g. on the design features of different aircraft types and tried-and-tested recovery methods, can be delivered at our training center or at other airports.

FURTHER TOPICS OF THE AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

The Frankfurt Airport Fire Service – your partner for safety

The highly trained staff of the Frankfurt Airport Fire Department extinguishes fires, provides technical relief, responds to incidents involving aircraft, identifies hazardous substances and rescues animals. Its wide-ranging expertise ensures optimum safety at Frankfurt Airport.

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Fire prevention: effective protection against fires

Tailored solutions for optimum safety: fire prevention through infrastructure, operative protection and pre-incident planning.

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The Fire Training Center (FTC) – your competence center for airport fire safety

The internationally recognized FTC offers comprehensive services in the areas of training, fire protection consulting, aircraft recovery and the paramedic school. Eleven specialist trainers and experts provide qualified training for employees of the Airport Fire Department.

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The Frankfurt Airport Fire Department’s fire and rescue vehicles and specialist units

The Frankfurt Airport Fire Department has 90 fire and rescue vehicles and 70 roll-off containers. With 32 permanently staffed vehicles, we can reach anywhere on the apron or airfield in three minutes.

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The Frankfurt Airport Fire Department – keeping you safe at the airport

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