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JAN 31, 2005 (newstodate): Dubai-based ground handling company, Dnata has become the world's first ground handler to take delivery of an Airbus 380 compatible, towbarless aircraft pushback and towing vehicle.
The TBL600, manufactured by Douglas Equipment in collaboration with Airbus and Dnata, is the first towbarless aircraft pushback and towing vehicle designed to handle the Airbus 380 superjumbo aircraft, which could weigh up to 600 tonnes when fully loaded.
-Dubai airport will soon be the biggest A380 hub in the world, with 23 gates dedicated to the superjumbo aircraft at the new terminal currently under construction. As sole ground handler at the airport, Dnata is working to ensure that all ramp and airport services are in place to handle the A380, says Tom Lewis, Dnata Airport Operations Snr VP.
The TBL600, manufactured by Douglas Equipment in collaboration with Airbus and Dnata, is the first towbarless aircraft pushback and towing vehicle designed to handle the Airbus 380 superjumbo aircraft, which could weigh up to 600 tonnes when fully loaded.
-Dubai airport will soon be the biggest A380 hub in the world, with 23 gates dedicated to the superjumbo aircraft at the new terminal currently under construction. As sole ground handler at the airport, Dnata is working to ensure that all ramp and airport services are in place to handle the A380, says Tom Lewis, Dnata Airport Operations Snr VP.