Ground Handling Solutions

In airport operations, where ensuring safety and maintaining efficiency are crucial, these Ground Handling Solutions offer state-of-the-art, practical tools to protect aircraft, optimize cargo management and boost overall performance.

Ground Handling Solutions
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Cargo Hold Door Sill Guard

The Cargo Door Sill Guard, crafted from Kydex-T, is a thermoformed, lightweight accessory designed to shield the aircraft’s cargo door sill from damage. A ground agent can easily put this Guard in place before any loading or unloading activities, helping to avoid costly repairs and downtime associated with sill damage.

This Guard offers the flexibility of being stored on board in the cargo hold or supplied by the ground handling company at each location.

This solution effectively protects the aircraft and facilitates a more efficient cargo handling process, making the Cargo Hold Door Sill Guard an essential tool for operations.

Key Features:

  • Significant reduction of damage from belt-loader contact.
  • Lightweight design for quick and easy installation by ground agents.
  • Photo-luminescent material to enhance visibility during night operations, ensuring safety and ease of use.
  • Comprehensive coverage of the entire door sill area to protect against various types of impact.
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737 Cargo Hold Door Shield

The Cargo Hold Door Shield is a crucial accessory for the Boeing 737, designed to protect the cargo door skin during loading and unloading. This Shield is particularly valuable considering the potential $45,000 repair cost for door damage, excluding the additional costs from aircraft downtime.

For operators of the Boeing 737, this Shield is crucial for maintaining the integrity of cargo doors, minimizing repair expenses and ensuring continuous, uninterrupted service.

Key Features:

  • Quick and easy installation and removal by ramp agents, taking only seconds.
  • Significantly reduces the risk of damage from baggage, mobility aids and other cargo.
  • Considered standard protective equipment on major airlines like Alaska and Southwest Airlines since 2012.
  • Integrated rail system featured in the latest model, Shield 3.0.
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Belt Loader Anti-Bump Flag

The Belt Loader Anti-Bump Flag is an essential safety Flag designed to enhance operational efficiency on busy airport tarmacs. This flag aids in maintaining a safe distance between baggage carts and other ground equipment, especially near active gates or apron stands.

Deployed by ramp agents, the Flag serves as a clear visual signal to ground operators to prevent collisions by encouraging them to keep a safe distance from the belt loader and aircraft.

This Flag is crucial for providing safer and more efficient airport ground operations.

Key Features:

  • Promotes precise placement of baggage carts, reducing the risk of aircraft damage.
  • Adjustable and removable design ensures optimal visibility.
  • Reflective, high-visibility markers improve safety in various lighting conditions.
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