Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) has now placed a fourth order for Colibri Energy’s Power Traction system. By May, 2018, their entire fleet of baggage tractors will be in operation using Colibri Energy’s lithium powered traction batteries and charging infrastructure. Over the last 2 years, BFS has purchased new baggage tractors factory equipped with Colibri Energy’s…
In 2014, Qatar Airways pioneered usage of lithium power when the transitioned their entire fleet of diesel baggage tractor to Colibri Energy’s Power Traction system. Three years and over 9.000 operational hours later, Colibri Energy’s product is still going strong due to its heat resistance, rapid charging ability and no maintenance capabilities. Qatar Airways has…
With a brand new passenger terminal opening later this year, Muscat International Airport is committed to maintaining low emissions and joining the global effort of creating sustainable and green airports. The management team’s five-year plan maps out goals for energy management and carbon emissions. In July of this year, Colibri Energy signed a contract to…
After successfully installing their first two Colibri Power Traction 2.0 orders into baggage tractors, Bangkok Flight Services has now placed a third order. 8 Power Traction systems as well as 5 chargers will be added to the 24 systems in operation. With its high temperatures and humidity, Bangkok provides a challenging environment for energy storage…
In the February-March 2017 issue, Ramp Equipment News covers the development and market success of Colibri Energy’s Power Traction Lithium batteries in the GSE market. The article includes a detailed comparison of Colibri Power Traction batteries versus flooded lead-acid batteries typically used at airports around the globe. The Power Traction powered equipment delivered double the…
In February 2017, BFS installed Colibri Energy’s Power Traction 2.0 in their existing TLD Jet 16 baggage tractors. BFS has now placed their second order for Colibri Energy’s Power Traction 2.0 systems. Suvarnabhumi airport is one of the world’s fastest growing airports. Passengers rose by 10% in the first two months of this year. The airport…