US Airways Hanger #5, PITTSBURGH, PA

CLIENT OBJECTIVES

US Airways turned to the experts at Scalise for a customized solution to replace their existing fire protection system at its Pittsburgh hanger. The current system was outdated, approaching twenty years of age, and was in need of a complete overhaul.

VALUE DELIVERED

EMCOR Services Scalise Industries is uniquely qualified in providing fire protection installation and service that encompass inspections, testing, and maintenance. US Airways selected Scalise Industries as the vendor of choice to replace their aging fire protection system in hanger five at the Pittsburgh International Airport.

SOLUTIONS

A more modernized, streamlined fire protection system was installed, achieving the client’s goal. The technicians performed a complete replacement of the existing foam fire protection system coupled with new fire alarms, fire detection, and suppression. This installation provides additional peace of mind to US Airways that their equipment will meet code compliance, and sustain their facilities’ fire protection requirements.

BACKGROUND

US Airways is a commercial US airline owned by the US Airways Group. Headed quartered in Tempe, AZ, US Airways merged with American Airlines in 2013 to create the largest airline conglomerate in the world. The airline operates both domestically and internationally with an estimated 200 location destinations throughout North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. US Airways employs over 32,000 people worldwide and operates over 21,000 flights weekly.