On June 24, at Beijing Capital International Airport, after the plane parked in the stand, the ground staff protected the plane.
According to statistics from the Beijing Meteorological Observatory, Beijing had a total of 10 high-temperature days in June this year, far exceeding the 3.9 high-temperature days in the same period in June. On the apron of Beijing Capital International Airport, a thermometer is placed on the ground, and the pointer often points to the maximum range - 50°C. The high temperature in midsummer is a "baking" test for every civil aviation person.
On June 24, at Beijing Capital International Airport, the temperature on the aircraft ramp exceeded 50 degrees in the afternoon.
High temperatures are scorching the runways and taxiways. In order to ensure the smooth and safe takeoff and landing of flights, if the temperature exceeds 37°C, airport inspectors will conduct additional inspections of the three runways, and emergency repair personnel will be on standby 24 hours a day. It was discovered that Repair the surface immediately if it is damaged.
On June 21, staff maintained the taxiway surface during inspection.
When the staff approached the airport, waves of heat hit their faces. The surface temperature on the apron is higher than the body temperature. After working on the apron for a while, heat waves hit the soles of my feet and sweat poured down my whole body. Civil aviation people often tell a joke: In midsummer, eggs can be spread out on the airport tarmac. Although the joke is exaggerated, this is the true feeling of civil aviation frontline staff when they stick to their posts.
On June 24, the ramp cleaners checked whether there were any foreign objects in the flight area that would affect the safety of the aircraft.
Staff in various positions are also busy at the airport. In order to ensure the safety and suitability of facilities and equipment, lighting managers and ramp operation supervisors braved the scorching sun to inspect and supervise lamps, guide signs, unpowered facilities, etc.
On June 24, the staff connected the ground air-conditioning device to the aircraft.
In the hangar, maintenance mechanics are like "doctors" who "see, hear, and inquire" about the aircraft to ensure that each aircraft is in the healthiest condition to welcome passengers. The hangar is very hot in summer, so the staff turns on fans to cool down. Next to the huge engine, the "aircraft doctor" inspected every part of the engine bit by bit, with huge beads of sweat already oozing out from his face.
On June 21, staff were conducting scheduled aircraft maintenance in the hangar. The cabin was stuffy and equipped with a fan to cool down.
On June 21, before a thunderstorm, the temperature in the hangar was high and engineers were inspecting the aircraft engine.
On June 21, engineers maintained aircraft engines.
The relevant person in charge of HNA said that in summer, the work area is equipped with medicines to prevent heatstroke and cool down. Mung bean soup, sour plum soup, etc. will be made early, and the staff can drink refreshing drinks to prevent heatstroke as soon as they get to work.
Outside the terminal, luggage trolleys are a great helper for passengers. The reporter learned that there are a total of 17 luggage trolley parking spots outside each gate and in the middle of the lane on the T3 departure floor of the Capital Airport. Staff patrolled the key areas where passengers come and go in the terminal, collecting and sorting trolleys in the scorching sun. At the busiest time, one staff member had to collect and transfer 200 trolleys every hour, and could walk up to 40,000 steps a day.
On June 24, hundreds of employees packed luggage trolleys at Beijing Capital International Airport.
On June 24, at Beijing Capital International Airport, after passengers got off the plane, cleaning staff went on board to clean the plane to ensure the aircraft’s subsequent flight missions.
In addition to high temperatures in summer, thunderstorms also occur frequently, which can easily lead to flight delays, diversions, and long-term parking. How to ensure that flights take off smoothly during thunderstorms?
On June 21, after the thunderstorm, the staff performed maintenance on the lighting control module.
On June 21, the maintenance staff braved the rain to cover the engine cover of the aircraft for regular inspection.
According to the relevant person in charge of the Capital Airport, the airport will give full play to the role of the Operations Management Committee platform. After the weather forecasts the impact of thunderstorms, it will coordinate and evaluate the hourly flight volume of each airline, accurately adjust some flight plans during thunderstorms, and avoid flight delays in advance. We will operate in order and concentrate our efforts to ensure the safety and normality of most flights.Through a series of measures, we try to reduce the waiting time of passengers at the airport and avoid overload operations of airlines, airports, and air traffic control departments. In addition, Capital Airport monitors drainage pressure 24 hours a day and communicates closely with the Shunyi District Government and various security departments to prepare for flood prevention.
On June 21, at Beijing Capital International Airport, the maintenance staff released the aircraft after heavy rain, and the staff waved to see off the passengers.
Photography by Beijing News reporter Tao Ran
Writing by Beijing News reporter Wu Tingting
Editor Yuan Guoli, Liu Jing, Zhang Xiangjuan
Proofreading by Wu Xingfa
