Aviation/Aircraft De-Icing & Anti-Icing Fluids

Kilfrost, the global leader in the supply of deicing products for the aviation industry, has held their inaugural Aviation De- and Anti-icing Fluids and Best Practice Workshop.

Delegates from around Europe attended the event, designed to share Kilfrost’s expertise and knowledge with industry leaders and to develop understanding of the design and key properties of aviation deicing fluids.

The two-day event included presentations on key topics, including the latest working systems within the deicing industry, plus a tour of Kilfrost’s production and laboratory facilities at their headquarters.

Presentations were given on topics ranging from the history and importance of deicing and anti-icing aircraft through to technical information on maintaining fluid quality and fluid sampling. Delegates were encouraged to share their personal experiences and topical discussions were held throughout the event.

Hands-on demonstrations were also a key aspect of the workshop, allowing delegates to participate and witness first-hand the equipment that is used to develop and approve Kilfrost products.

Along with other technical specialists from Kilfrost, the presenters included Brian Anderson, co-chair of the SAE G12 Aircraft Ground De-icing Training Committee. Brian has over 40 years of experience in deicing operations and was available to answer queries throughout the event.

Kilfrost is the global leader and a pioneer in de-/anti-icing products, having delivered safety critical products to the transportation industry for over 80 years.

Gary Lydiate, Chief Executive of Kilfrost, said: “The two day event was a great way to showcase the expertise we have here at Kilfrost and to share the ideas and experiences of those within the industry. Our technical team is frequently asked to conduct training sessions by individual customers, so it made sense to hold a training event, bringing together all aspects of the de/anti-icing process.

“The delegates who attended are using our products and equipment day-to-day, so we have gained some valuable knowledge and understanding from the field. The feedback we have received from the event has been really positive and we are looking into making this an annual event.”