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JUL 07, 2005 (newstodate): Swissport International is currently conducting trials of an aircraft tow tractor that has been specially developed by Goldhofer to handle the new Airbus A380 aircraft.
The 800-horsepower tractor is being assessed for its performance and compatibility in Swissport's day-to-day operations at Zurich Airport.
While there are currently no plans by any air carrier to operate Airbus A380s to Zurich, the Goldhofer company, which specialises in the manufacture of airport apron vehicles, has selected Swissport to trial the new AST-1X tow tractor.
The vehicle will be used at all the world's airports to which the A380 is operated. In Europe, this will initially be London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle.
The 800-horsepower tractor is being assessed for its performance and compatibility in Swissport's day-to-day operations at Zurich Airport.
While there are currently no plans by any air carrier to operate Airbus A380s to Zurich, the Goldhofer company, which specialises in the manufacture of airport apron vehicles, has selected Swissport to trial the new AST-1X tow tractor.
The vehicle will be used at all the world's airports to which the A380 is operated. In Europe, this will initially be London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle.