Air Circulation In Batik Air Aircraft Is Claimed To Be The Cleanest Because It Is Equipped With A HEPA Filter

Batik Air aircraft. (Irfan Meidianto / VOI)

JAKARTA - Batik Air, a member of the Lion Air Group, ensures that the sterilization process and the cleanliness of the aircraft being operated are maintained. This was done by this private airline to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and maintain the recovery of the aviation industry.

Corporate Communications Strategic of Batik Air Danang M. Prihantoro said the aircraft operated were the Airbus 320-200, Airbus 320-200NEO, Boeing 737-800NG and Boeing 737-900ER. This type of aircraft is included in the modern generation category that has a strong cabin air and particle filtration system, which is equipped with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter.

"We implement the level of aircraft cleanliness through regular aircraft cleaning activities with the Aircraft Exterior and Interior Cleaning (AEIC) method which is carried out at the Batam Aero Technic (BAT) aircraft maintenance center and a number of airports," said Danang in his written statement, Sunday 9. August.

He explained that good air circulation in and out will result in a more efficient distribution of cabin air. HEPA filter is a system that helps maintain the cleanliness of the air in the cabin.

The device, he continued, is installed and works using a number of filtration methods that filter more than 99.9 percent of different types of particles of various sizes, including viruses, germs and bacteria.

He said that in keeping the air in the cabin clean and fresh, the air is fully renewed every 2-3 minutes. Through the HEPA filter, the flow pattern limits the mixing of air in the cabin, namely the flow of air from top to bottom which can reduce the spread of viruses / bacteria, while air from the toilet and kitchen is directly flowed out of the plane.

"The installed technology and various preventive measures from Batik Air will provide optimism that air travel is slowly starting to return. The hope is that passengers can restart their journey confidently or without hesitation, because there is a coordinated system designed to help keep air circulation safe. during the COVID-19 pandemic alert period, "explained Danang.

Danang added structured cleaning work including flight deck; kitchen (galleys); lavatories, including doors, door handles, washbasins and trash cans; mats and handles; entertainment facilities (in-flight entertainment) including remote control; and the luggage storage bin handle.

In addition, it includes overhead lighting, air vents and call buttons; back of the chair; seat covers; seat belts (seatbelts); seat headrests; floor rugs; windows and shutters; other passenger facilities; cargo space (cargo compartment) and others.