February 2017

Photo courtesy of Riga International Airport
The fact that safety management systems have become mandatory for airlines in Europe, and that these are increasingly demanding that their ground service providers implement more thorough forms of safety reporting, this practice on the ramp is already improving the experience of aircraft ground handling companies.
Photo courtesy of Aviramp
IMG 6483 587d37bf42772
Photo courtesy of Textron GSE
When IATA updated Chapter 9 of its Airport Handling Manual to stipulate that belt loaders and other types of ground support equipment would need anti-collision technology installed on them, companies like Textron GSE utilized an electronic transmission to help achieve that capability.
Photo courtesy of WestJet
Harlan Global Manufacturing worked with WestJet and Air Canada to replace diesel tractors with lithium-powered electric vehicles.

More content from February 2017

Missy Headshot 2014
The February issue of Ground Support Worldwide marks our 25th year as a magazine. We will continue to focus on ground support equipment while expanding our focus on ground service...
Feb. 16, 2017
iStock Photo
iStock 458863681 5898d2078e63a
The pros and cons of utilizing third-party providers, as well as contract negotiations and other challenges, must be weighed in order to make an informed decision.
Feb. 16, 2017
Josh Smith 2015 57dffbc023e98
With information gathered from 2016, focus on how your business can operate more efficiently in 2017.
Feb. 16, 2017
NMC Wollard Mobile Stairs 1 587cfc6ac770f
Wollard International Mobile Stairs can reach doorsills up to 228". The company offers the CMPS 170 Stair and CMPS 228, which offer a reach of 170.5" and 228", respectively. Both...
Jan. 16, 2017
PaxLift side 7x5 59f214bae108b
The PaxLift Ambulift from Baumann lifts from ground level to 8 meters, and offers integrated suspension, multi-purpose use and four steering wheels for maximum maneuverability...
Dec. 21, 2016
L 3 PushbackSim 58486841d938c
The L-3 PushbackSim Training Simulator replicates the complex task of pushing and towing aircraft.
Dec. 7, 2016
Lift-a-Loft
Boston Raised 3 56338f6176b86
The APX20-DPL has a maximum platform height of 21’5” with a minimum platform height of 4’9”, allowing a single unit to interface regional jets up to wide-body aircraft. The fully...
Oct. 30, 2015
25539614 JBTC IN LAX Copy 550aeeb6770e5
This side shift cab model is mainly used for larger aircrafts like A380 and Aircrafts with L1 and L2 doors. It features side shift cab that shifts left and right 18 inches and...
March 19, 2015
accessair 54c7ad34bb151
This is a unique engineering development Accessair being the 1st in the world to have developed this design on a telescopic stair to better serve passengers. Our system consists...
Jan. 27, 2015
001746 AERO Passenger Stairs 88 161in 2014 01 54b7f30742a52
AERO Specialties 2820 Passenger Stairway services aircraft with sill heights from 88-161 inches. Units feature an extra-large platform with sliding handrails to clear the aircraft...
Jan. 15, 2015
NEW pax STAIR AS 1 54b424690b564
Aeroservicios USA Inc. manufactures for sale, rent, or lease brand new 100 percent aluminum passenger stairs for different aircrafts, including Aeros 95 inches-105 feet for B-...
Jan. 12, 2015
2013 10 09 105514 11245363
Dengelift is a self-propelled unit with automatic transmission and diesel engine. Provides a minimum front service height of 1,300 mm up to 5,800 mm. Operator friendly dashboard...
Nov. 22, 2013
Fsm 2 2005 C5bukutts2qnw
Ameribridge provides new radial boarding bridges for the commuter aircraft operations market. Ameribridge acquired all rights to the Dewbridge product line in 2012, and is now...
June 25, 2013
1003113jpg 10728795
This step stool measures 24" x 14" x 6" high. It weighs 10 pounds and is very sturdy. You can leave this step on the tarmac and it won't blow away.
June 6, 2012
046029511 10059097
Tronair's Hydraulic Passenger Stairs/Maintenance Platforms range from 7 to 19 feet to fit most aircraft. The hydraulic cylinder has 11 locking positions to ensure safe operation...
Jan. 30, 2012
Passengerstairs 10025048
SCHOPF PS 560 A/B is based on a specially developed airport vehicle chassis to service aircraft with door sill heights between 1.9 and 5.8 meters, powered by a diesel engine with...
Jan. 30, 2012
Pas228sideviewupposition 10219302
Phoenix Metal Products, Inc. has added a passenger stair to complete their full line of stairs. Available is the model PNX-PAS228 Truck-Mounted Passenger Stair with a door sill...
Jan. 30, 2012
JBT bridge 56bbac3f5e2f5
JBT is a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation and support of robust, cutting-edge airport gate equipment. Jetway Boarding Bridges come in steel, glass and smooth...
Jan. 30, 2012
Ts46wcapssteelwirebaseplate 10441923
Tapeswitch Corporation is a leading manufacturer of safety edges for contact detection applications and passenger boarding bridges. When applied to passenger boarding bridges,...
Oct. 24, 2011
Airport2011 300dpi 10441557
Estex manufactures all styles of canopies with 12 years of proven service and reliability. Our tough dependable fabrics meet FAR25.853(b) and NFPA 415 & 417. We make bellows, ...
Oct. 24, 2011
15f 2820 Passanger Stair Cutou 10441078
The Model 15F2820 Towable Passenger Stair has a platfrom range of 88 feet by 161 feet. Upper platfrom size is a large 76 feet by 50 feet to allow the aircraft door to fully open...
Oct. 21, 2011
3uberlift012 10364799
Uberlift safely lifts disabled passengers over the stairway of regional aircraft. When in the down position, the two-person lift provides crew and passengers clear walk through...
Sept. 21, 2011
Cobus3000leftsideview 10237232
The COBUS 3000 Airport People Moving Bus is used at more than 350 airports around the world to transport airline passengers between terminals, concourses, and aircraft parked ...
March 3, 2011
Dpl99 10027619
The DPL99 Disabled Passenger Lift provides access to aircraft up to 126 inches (3.2 meters). The DPL99 has a proven record of reliability and ease of operation that makes it the...
Jan. 22, 2010
Sidecathighlifterpassengerprm 10027358
Ambulift for the transport of handicapped passengers to and from the airplane. Thanks to its innovative design, the vehicle can drive and lift simultaneously, no stabilizers are...
Jan. 22, 2010
Passengerstepladder 10027515
Nandan's Step Ladder is manufactured on a commercial chassis and can be used from 2.5 meters to 5.8 meters.The aluminum non-skid steps make the climbing comfortable and ergonomic...
Jan. 22, 2010
Passengerboardingbridgerepairandmaintenance 10133222
Boarding bridge repair and maintenance services for airports and airlines is available from Oxford Airport Technical Services.
Sept. 15, 2008