Tag: ramp

Southwest Airlines and Transport Workers Union reach a tentative agreement

Southwest Airlines Co. and the Transport Workers Union Local 555 has announced they reached a Tentative Agreement for the airline’s Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Cargo Agents. “Our hardworking Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Cargo Agents serve a valuable role in helping Southwest Ai...

IndiGo unveils a three ramp disembarkation to cut waiting times

IndiGo introduces a global-first, innovative “Three-Point Disembarkation System”. This will enable the customer to exit the aircraft faster than ever before. “Adding a third ramp for disembarkation is a simple yet effective way to complete a smooth travel experience for our customers,”...

Menzies Aviation extends 15 year partnership with Icelandair in the UK

Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, has renewed its contract with longstanding customer Icelandair to provide a full suite of ground services across four UK airports. The three-year agreement will see Menzies provide passenger, ramp, cabin cleaning and de-icing services at...

Palanga Airport begins major reconstruction works

Minister for transport Marius Skuodis in Palanga airport together with representatives from Palanga city municipality and Lithuanian airports announced the start of reconstruction of Palanga airport. Starting from Monday, the 6th September, Palanga airport is closed for a minimum period of 45 day...

Leipzig/Halle Airport: the northern runway is to be refurbished

Leipzig/Halle Airport has temporarily taken its northern runway out of service. The concrete surface will be intricately overhauled until September and the classic runway lighting will be placed by modern LED technology: this is an investment in the modernisation and operational performance of th...

New LED Runway End Identification Light (REIL) uses PAR56 for styles A and E

ADB SAFEGATE is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned LED Runway End Identification Light (REIL) which is used to provide a visual indication to pilots of the runway threshold during an approach. The company has reduced the size of the flash head for styles A and E to a common PAR56...

Aviramp launches its solar powered range

Aviramp launches its solar powered range of patented boarding ramps and bridges. This new suite delivers all the benefits of their existing products, with the added advantage of delivering zero emissions! Providing an environmental mandate within ground support equipment. Moreover their ramps move ...

Brisbane’s new runway launch date announced

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has confirmed the date on which the first historic flights will take off and land on Brisbane’s new runway (BNR) – Sunday, 12 July 2020. Timings of the first arrival and departure have not yet been confirmed. Gert-Jan de Graaff, BAC Chief Executive Offic...

Semmco Unveils a New Variable Height Refuelling Access Platform

Semmco has developed a lightweight, variable height, compact refuelling system for fast, safe and convenient fuelling of all types of aircraft. Constructed from high grade aluminium mounted on a durable steel chassis, the steps are safe and easy to use and easily manoeuvrable. Height adjustment is ...

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