In a major technical upgrade aimed at enhancing passenger safety and operational resilience, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday became the first airport in Asia to commission the ‘Disabled Aircraft Recovery Kit’ (DARK) to help stranded aircraft.
The DARK facility comprises high pressure lifting bags of superior durability but requiring minimal manpower and providing a more efficient aircraft recovery process compared with the conventional low-pressure counterparts.
Weighing a maximum weight of 390 tonnes, DARK can quickly recover large commercial and transport aircraft including the world’s biggest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, and others that may be involved in runway excursions or other incidents.
