Ground support equipment (GSE) specialist Mallaghan has introduced its first fully electric tanker and North America's first fully-electric, refrigerated, wide-body capable catering truck, at the GSE Expo 2024.
The Mallaghan Electric Self-Propelled Toilet Service Truck has a 3000L tank, 3-metre lifting platform, and 80V Lithium-Ion batteries compatible with standard airport chargers. The Electric Catering Truck, CT6000E, was developed with Delta Air Lines, eliminates emissions, reduces noise pollution, and boosts operational ability, the company said.
Joe Griffith, chief commercial officer at Mallaghan, commented: “At Mallaghan, we are proud to lead the charge in the development of equipment that reduces environmental impact while strengthening performance. The introduction of the Mallaghan Electric Self-Propelled Toilet Service Truck and the USA’s first-ever Electric Catering Truck demonstrates our commitment to reducing carbon emissions, improving functional capability, and driving the future of greener aviation. These electric solutions represent a major step forward in aligning with global sustainability goals while meeting the needs of ground support operations, and showcases our innovation, environmental responsibility, and superior performance.”
In addition to the new electric launches, Mallaghan has announced the European release of an updated, more energy efficient SkyBelt conveyor belt loader.
Ronan Mallaghan, CEO of Mallaghan, said: “At Mallaghan, our goal is to continuously push the boundaries of innovation, providing our customers with cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that reduce environmental impact. As the industry evolves, we remain dedicated to meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly equipment and look forward to continuing to work with our partners to deliver market-leading products.”
Commenting on the partnership with Mallaghan, Lourens Van Aswegen, director of ground support equipment at Delta, said: “This is yet another great example of how innovative and adaptable the team at Mallaghan is. Mallaghan’s passion for finding unique answers to long-standing challenges is once again evident here.”
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