The need for aircraft air conditioners is universal, with most airports needing these essential ground units throughout the year. As the aircraft interiors need to be kept warm or cool based on the seasons of the year, having these units available for each gate is going to be an important component both for servicing the aircraft as well as passenger comfort.
The new styles of trailered ground aircraft air conditioners provide not just hot and cold air, but also filtered air. With the portability factor of these systems they can be moved where needed, and can be stored in areas out of the flow of traffic when they are not required.
While there is the possibility of buying new aircraft air conditioners, many airports choose also to have some or all of their portable systems through renting or leasing. This not only cuts down on capital expense, but it is also a very effective maintenance feature as well.
Ease of Budgeting
When renting or leasing aircraft air conditioners, there is no hidden or unexpected costs. The lease or rental agreement will stipulate the monthly or contract amount, making budgeting easy for administration staff.
In addition, should a system malfunction due to a system defect, the rental or leasing company will provide a replacement unit immediately, often avoiding the significant time factor with a repair of owned equipment.
No Maintenance Costs
The best ground support equipment companies will include routine maintenance on their units, meaning your maintenance crews are not tied up working on the lease or rental equipment.
With regular maintenance, these systems are highly effective and tend to have very limited downtime if any, since belts and other systems that wear will be carefully inspected on the maintenance schedule. While no equipment is fail proof, this regular schedule of inspection and maintenance reduces the risk of equipment failure significantly.
Ability to Change Systems
When renting or leasing aircraft air conditioners, the airport is not locked into using a specific unit for all aircraft. It is possible to have different sizes of air conditioners available to most efficiently cool or heat large or small cabin spaces.
As these aircraft air conditioners are trailer mounted they are also easy to maneuver around the airport, avoiding any restrictions on where planes can be serviced or where passenger comfort can be maintained in the event of an unscheduled delay.
