Engines
Start Pac Touts Aux Power Units
In harsh climates like the Middle East, external power reduces wear on engines and batteries.

In the Middle East—just as in the Antarctic—merely starting an engine can excessively tax an aircraft. “Whether it’s extremely hot or cold, the temperature starts to inhibit a battery’s ability to perform,” said Eve Storm, president of Start Pac (Booth 975), which makes portable starting and ground power units (GPUs). The resulting inefficient starts can put excessive wear on both the engine and battery.