Aviramp Strengthens Partnership with Aurigny, Secures New Orders for Electric Ramps

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Aircraft ramp manufacturer Aviramp has bolstered its partnership with Guernsey airline Aurigny, supplying new fully electric, step-free ramps for use at Southampton and London Gatwick. This deal follows Aviramp's earlier provision of two ramps for Guernsey Airport under a partnership with Guernsey Ports. The ramps are designed to speed up the boarding process by an average of four minutes, catering to over 6,000 passengers who requested extra assistance on Aurigny flights within the past 12 months.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aviramp has supplied new electric ramps for Aurigny at Southampton and London Gatwick, as part of a strengthened partnership.
  • Over 6,000 passengers requested extra assistance on Aurigny flights in the past 12 months, and the ramps aim to speed up the boarding process by an average of four minutes.
  • Aviramp's electric ramps operate on solar power for a full day without needing recharging and can be controlled safely by one person.
  • The ramps feature a unique non-slip surface to improve safety for passengers and reduce turnaround times and inefficiencies for airlines, airports, and ground handlers.
  • Ausigny deputy chief operations officer Dave Cox highlighted the industry's ongoing work in improving passenger experiences, noting the success of the partnership with Aviramp and Guernsey Ports.
  • Aviramp's CEO, Graham Corfield, emphasized the importance of providing passengers with the best possible travel experience, particularly for those with mobility issues.
  • Aviramp has over 850 ramps in use worldwide, serving around 50 million passengers annually.

Statistics:

  • 6,000 passengers requested extra assistance on Aurigny flights in the past 12 months.
  • Aviramp's electric ramps can speed up the boarding process by an average of four minutes.

Sources:

  • "A Telford-based aircraft ramp manufacturer has won new orders close to home after strengthening its partnership with Guernsey airline Aurigny."

+ Source: [1] byline of the original article, a journalist based in the Telford area, stating the location of Aviramp's headquarters.

  • "Aviramp's boarding ramps and bridges are used when an aircraft is parked on a remote stand and offer a safe, dignified alternative to stairs and separate ambulifts for wheelchair users and those passengers with reduced mobility."

+ Source: description of Aviramp's products by the company's CEO, Graham Corfield, in the original article.