LOW LEVEL LOADING BRIDGES FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO COMMUTER AIRCRAFT

This paper presents the views of airports and air carriers on the operational feasibility of using a low level loading bridge to enhance small aircraft accessibility. Conceptually, this device is a walkway, probably covered, which lies on the tarmac and provides ramped access to small aircraft. Operational issues fall under the categories of general, safety, design operational and passenger considerations. The concept was received favourably by most airport respondents, with mixed responses from the carriers. The major issues for the airports are the effects the device would have on apron congestion and snow removal. For the carriers, the main concerns were possible constraints on ramp operations and the potential effect the bridge might have on turnaround times. Both airports and carriers recognize that the device would enhance the safety and comfort of all small aircraft passengers, but would offer special benefits to people with mobility disabilities.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Cranfield Institute of Technology, England

  Cranfield MK43 OAL, Bedfordshire,   England 
• Authors:
  • Guthrie, B M
  • Phillips, A J
  • SMITH, B A
• Conference:
  • 7th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled People
  • Location: Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom
  • Date: 1995-7-16 to 1995-7-19
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 110-117
• Monograph Title: IDEAS INTO ACTION. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PEOPLE, READING, BERKSHIRE, 16-19 JULY 1995. VOLUMES 1, 2 AND 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accessibility; Aircraft; Conferences; Equipment; Passengers; Persons with disabilities
• Identifier Terms: Transed
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Passenger Transportation; Society; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00823968
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1-871315-50-6
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 6 2002 12:00AM