Qatar Airways has created history yet again. The airline has become first global carrier to operate Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System version 2.0 to have better hygiene on board.
The latest version of the Honeywell UV Cabin System is owned and operated by Qatar Aviation Services (QAS). The technology has been introduced to add flexibility, improve reliability, mobility and ease of use compared to its predecessor, with extended UV wings that treat both narrow and wide areas on board. This will reduce the overall disinfection time. This version also includes a hand wand which is great at disinfecting areas like the cockpit and other smaller spaces and is non-motorised leading to less battery consumption.
After receiving 17 units of the latest version of the Honeywell UV Cabin System V2, the devices have all undergone comprehensive testing on board Qatar Airways’ aircraft. The airline aims to operate them on board all aircraft turnarounds at Hamad International Airport (HIA).
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Akbar Al Baker, said: “As the first global airline to operate the latest version of the Honeywell UV Cabin System V2 on board our aircraft, it is significantly more user friendly and technologically advanced. QAS has continued to maintain our impeccable service during the outbreak of COVID-19, specifically supporting with repatriation flights and increased cargo workloads.
“As the first global airline in the world to achieve the prestigious Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, the first airline in the Middle East to begin trials of the innovative new IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app, and most recently, the first airline in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated crew and passengers – it is in our core to continuously be at the forefront of innovation, and to keep implementing the latest safety and hygiene measures on board and on the ground.”
SOURCE : COVER
