How Airlines Ensure Reliable Power Supply for Their Aircraft

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Aircraft comes with a wide range of power sources. Learn the different types of aircraft power systems and how they aid flight operations.

1-Aircraft Engines The primary Source of power but Expensive source of power at Ground

2-APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) 

The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) is a kind of Supportive Engine to provide power to the Aircraft's Electronic system as a backup in case of Engine Failure or on the ground.

3- GPU (Ground Power Unit) The external Sources of power for the aircraft It has 3 types.

Bridge Mounted Aircraft Ground Power Unit 

Mobile Type Aircraft Ground Power Unit. 

Fixed Type Aircraft Ground Power Unit.