Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 14 -- Thiruvananthapuram Airport has strengthened its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities with the induction of three state-of-the-art Panther CFT crash fire tenders from Rosenbauer, enhancing rapid response and operational readiness.

Each of the new Panther tenders is powered by a 700 HP engine and can accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in under 30 seconds, ensuring swift action during critical situations. The vehicles are equipped with 12,500 litres of water, 1,500 litres of foam, and 250 kg of dry chemical powder, significantly strengthening on-site firefighting capability.

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport shared the update on its official X handle, stating, "#ThiruvananthapuramAirport has ...