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  • High-speed tug
    Tow vehicle used to tow aircraft over long distances (to and from a hangar)
  • Catering truck
    elevator truckfor delivering meal, trays, drinks, newspaper, etc
  • Airbridge
    mobile walkway connecting the gate to the aircraft
  • Passenger steps
    Mobile stairs used at outlying stands
  • GPU
    Ground power unit. Small gas turbine to provide electrical power
  • Tug
    Vehicle used to tow and push back aircraft
  • Chocks
    Rubber or wooden blocks to prevent aircraft movement when parked
  • Snow blower
    vehicle which clears runways of snow by blowing
  • Follow-me car
    Car used to guide the aircraft
  • What does it mean? ULD
    Unit Load Device
  • Sweeper
    Vehicle with a brush for removing dirt and debris
  • Fuel tanker
    Vehicle containing aircraft fuel
  • Conveyor belt loaders
    rotating rubber belt for loading cargo
  • Toilet servicing truck
    truck with tank for emptying aircraft waste
  • Nose-in docking system
    Visual guidance system designed to position aircraft at their stand
  • ASU
    pneumatic Air Start Unit. It is used to provide high pressure air to start rotating the first engine.
  • Snow plough
    Vehicle which removes snow from runways with a large blade
  • Baggage cart
    small towed vehicle for transporting baggage
  • Tow Bar
    bar connecting the aircraft nose gear to a tow vehicle for pushback and towing
  • Crew minibus
    Small bus to take crew to and from aircraft
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