MG Group unveils ‘Made in India’ tarmac coach ‘Columbus’ for aviation industry

 'Columbus' is the first-of-its-kind, fully monocoque ultra-low flat-floor tarmac coach developed currently for international markets with a passenger entry floor height at as low as 290 mm (after kneeling). With its smartly designed cabin space, the coach offers swift passenger entry and exit with five passenger doors (3 at LH side & 2 at RH side). With reliable drive line aggregates like ZF and Cummins, a fully composite and leak-proof roof panel and soothing interiors beautifully lit with LEDs, making it a product of Global Standards. The 12 metre-long coaches can accommodate 70 passengers (8 seated & 62 standees). Equipped with the latest technologies such as ECAS, ABS, & CAN bus systems, the coach is fully complied with Airport Handling Manual regulations.

The Indian market currently demands about 50 coaches per year, which is expected to grow as aged Tarmac Coach fleet are also due for replacement. Leading airlines have also placed record order sizes for aircraft, which in turn, will increase the demand for Tarmac Coaches. Tier-2 City Airports under focus will also boost the demand of Tarmac Coaches. Columbus coach will be initially introduced for the export markets and will use the Bus World 2016 platform to take critical feedback from Indian customers with a goal to introduce it in the domestic market in the near future.

The Group also launched its Flagship Premium Luxury Coach ‘Mammoth’ for the Indian market. The coach is already being produced for International markets since its unveiling last year at Busworld 2015 held in Mumbai, and MG Group is now introducing this product in the domestic market. The ‘Mammoth’ has also been fully designed and developed by MG Group.