In the aeronautical industry, ground operations require equipment that is reliable, quick to deploy, and capable of adapting to demanding technical environments. On runways as well as in maintenance areas, operator safety and aircraft protection are top priorities.
Inflatable solutions are particularly well suited to meet these requirements. Equipment such as inflatable gap fillers and aircraft recovery lift bags help secure interventions and optimize operations around aircraft.
Securing maintenance operations with an inflatable gap filler
During aircraft maintenance or inspection operations, a gap may exist between the aircraft and the platforms or boarding bridges used by technical teams. These gaps can pose a risk to operators or lead to tools falling.
The inflatable gap filler temporarily fills these spaces to create a continuous surface between two structures. This inflatable solution improves technicians’ mobility, enhances operator safety, and facilitates maintenance operations around the aircraft.
Facilitating aircraft recovery operations
When an aircraft is immobilized following an incident or a runway excursion, recovery operations may be required to stabilize or safely reposition it.
In the event of a runway excursion, the runway may be completely blocked. It is therefore essential to move the aircraft as quickly as possible, as the unavailability of a takeoff or landing runway represents a significant cost for an airport by reducing the flow of aircraft able to take off or land.
Aircraft recovery lift bags make it possible to progressively lift the aircraft while controlling the pressure and lifting height. Their design ensures even load distribution and enables rapid on-site intervention.
To address this type of situation, Pronal offers a turnkey solution, from lifting the aircraft to towing it away in order to quickly clear the runway and restore airport operations.
Pronal’s expertise for aeronautical applications
Thanks to its expertise in the design of inflatable solutions, Pronal develops reliable equipment adapted to the constraints of aeronautical operations.
Inflatable gap fillers and aircraft recovery lift bags can be supplied in standard versions or designed as custom solutions to fit the configuration of boarding bridges, maintenance areas, or different types of aircraft. Their design ensures safety, rapid deployment, and operational efficiency during interventions.
Pronal’s engineering department supports customers in analysing their needs in order to provide technical solutions adapted to the most demanding aeronautical environments.
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