Reliable Air Starter Units for safe aircraft engine starting
ElectroAir designs and manufactures advanced Air Starter Units (ASUs) that provide high-volume compressed air for starting jet engines when the aircraft’s onboard APU is unavailable or not used. Our trailer-mounted ASUs deliver up to 280 lb/min of airflow and are optimized for commercial aircraft fleets from Boeing and Airbus.
The EA-ASU air starter unit is engineered for intensive airport operations: it is towable, easy to operate and maintain, and supplied as a complete, ready-to-use solution. With a powerful diesel engine, robust screw compressor and full safety monitoring, ElectroAir ASUs ensure reliable engine starts in a wide range of climatic conditions from -30°C to +45°C and up to 100% humidity.
Explore Air Starter Units
- EA-ASU Air Starter Unit – Trailer-mounted diesel air starter unit with 280 lb/min airflow for narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft
The EA-ASU provides fast connection, quick readiness for air supply (within 3 minutes after activation) and stable engine starting performance for a broad range of aircraft types.
Why choose ElectroAir Air Starter Units?
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✅ High airflow output up to 280 lb/min for reliable turbine engine starting
✅ Towable trailer design for easy positioning at any stand or remote apron
✅ Powerful diesel engine with electronic management and 300 L integrated fuel tank
✅ Operating temperature range from -30°C to +45°C and 10-100% humidity
✅ Winter heating system for cold-climate readiness (230 V shore connection)
✅ Comprehensive protection for engine and compressor (oil pressure, temperature, pressure and over-speed alarms with automatic shutdown)
✅ User-friendly external control panel for single-operator use
✅ Compliance with CE requirements and IATA AHM standards for ground support equipment
✅ 24-month warranty and full documentation set (operation & maintenance manuals, passport, warranty certificate)
Common use cases
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🔹 Starting aircraft engines when the APU is inoperative or not installed
🔹 Supporting departures from remote or non-equipped stands
🔹 Engine start assistance during maintenance and ground testing
🔹 Operations in airports with strict noise and reliability requirements
🔹 Backup solution for fleets relying on external ground support equipment
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