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JFK To Get Infrared De-icing System
By: Gordon Gilbert
Caption: An infrared de-icing system is scheduled to be operational late this winter at New York John F.
Word Count: 85
An infrared de-icing system is scheduled to be operational late this winter at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. The system consists of a large tent-like structure under which an aircraft is taxied or towed and de-iced in minutes using the energy generated by hundreds of computer-controlled infrared heating elements. Systems are now in use at Newark International Airport, N.J., Buffalo Niagara International Airport, N.Y. and Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport in Wisconsin. The system will be operated by its developer, Radiant Aviation Services.