Panasonic Jet Air Stream Keeps AirHop Gloucester Cool in Heatwave Launch
Gloucester. England
2025
When AirHop, part of the Activeon Group, prepared to open its latest indoor adventure and trampoline park in Gloucester this summer, climate control was high on the priority list.
Challenge
The new 25,000 sq. ft venue, a high-ceilinged warehouse, required a reliable, energy-efficient system to maintain visitor comfort year-round without inflating operating costs.
Solutions & applied technology
The solution came in the form of seven
Panasonic Jet Air Stream 25kW units, supplied and installed by Aura
Air Conditioning, a trusted Panasonic Pro Partner.
Jet Air Stream Smart models ensure optimal comfort by preventing
heat loss. Nozzle movements adapt dynamically to incoming air temperature,
preventing stratification and maintaining an ideal temperature exclusively in
the occupied area.
AirHop
Gloucester’s grand opening on 11 July 2025 coincided with a 33°C heatwave, providing a real-world performance
test for the new system from day one.
Dylan
Southern, Projects Manager at AirHop, said:
“The units were really put to the test during our opening week in the extreme
heat. We were impressed with their performance and the comfortable environment
they maintained for visitors.”
For Aura Air
Conditioning, the choice was clear. The
Panasonic Jet Air Stream indoor units offer high air distribution for large
spaces such as sports halls, warehouses and industrial commercial spaces. Its
smart jet self-directing nozzles offer ideal temperature control and
maintenance to the specified area. The units are customisable, coming in three
variations and two capacities (14 and 25 kW), with the ability to be linked to
an overarching BMS system. They provide an appropriate energy-saving solution,
with a long maximum air throw distance of 30m and high air volume up to
5.000m³/h.
The system’s
sleek, unobtrusive design ensured it complemented AirHop’s interior without
compromising performance.
Although
installation required scaffold towers to reach the mounting points, the project
ran smoothly and was completed on schedule. Lee Brownlie, from Aura Air
Conditioning, commented “The Panasonic units met the brief perfectly, energy-efficient,
cost-effective, and fast cooling. Panasonic’s customer service was outstanding
throughout the project, particularly from Ross Gerrard, our Panasonic Account
Manager. We plan on placing more orders to install at AirHop’s upcoming
Tunbridge Wells and Nottingham sites.”
For Nottingham’s
larger venue, Aura will also plan on installing Panasonic VRF split systems for the dining area, providing a complete climate control
solution.
Cooling is just
part of the equation for AirHop. “Keeping customers cool in summer is just as
important as keeping them warm in winter,” Dylan explained. “Families came in
during the hot weather to cool down, knowing our indoor activities aren’t
affected by the weather outside.”
As a Panasonic Pro
Partner, Aura Air Conditioning offers clients an extended seven-year warranty on all Panasonic units, reinforcing customer confidence and
ensuring long-term value.
With performance
proven in challenging conditions, the Panasonic Jet Air Stream is fast becoming the preferred choice for large leisure and
industrial spaces across the UK.
Watch the full video case study on Panasonic Heating & Cooling's YouTube channel here.
Watch the full video case study on Panasonic Heating & Cooling's YouTube channel here.
For more information on Panasonic’s wide range of
heating and cooling products please visit https://www.aircon.Panasonic.eu or visit , https://www.aura-ac.co.uk/ . Find your local AirHop here https://www.airhop.co.uk/ .
Green Impact of the project
The Jet Air Stream is an energy-saving solution, with a long maximum air throw distance of 30m and high air volume up to 5.000m³/h.
Partner
AirHop, Aura Air Conditioning
Capacity
25kW
Units intalled
7 Panasonic Jet Air Stream 25kW units
