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What does it mean? ULD

Unit Load Device

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Tug

Vehicle used to tow and push back aircraft

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Tow Bar

bar connecting the aircraft nose gear to a tow vehicle for pushback and towing

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Toilet servicing truck

truck with tank for emptying aircraft waste

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Sweeper

Vehicle with a brush for removing dirt and debris

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Snow plough

Vehicle which removes snow from runways with a large blade

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Snow blower

vehicle which clears runways of snow by blowing

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Passenger steps

Mobile stairs used at outlying stands

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Nose-in docking system

Visual guidance system designed to position aircraft at their stand

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High-speed tug

Tow vehicle used to tow aircraft over long distances (to and from a hangar)

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GPU

Ground power unit. Small gas turbine to provide electrical power

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Fuel tanker

Vehicle containing aircraft fuel

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Follow-me car

Car used to guide the aircraft

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Crew minibus

Small bus to take crew to and from aircraft

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Conveyor belt loaders

rotating rubber belt for loading cargo

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Chocks

Rubber or wooden blocks to prevent aircraft movement when parked

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