AirportSim
The game where you keep planes in the air by taking on the role of the ground crews, loading and unloading bags, connecting power and stairs, refuelling and more!
German Luftwaffe Airbus taxing for departure - In reality the Luftwaffe has an A321, but the game only offers an A320, a distinction that would miss most people by!
LOT Boeing 737 parked up for the night with exits secured and GPU disconnected.
WizzAir Airbus A320 parked with its chocks in place to prevent it rolling away!
On the tarmac: cones in place, GPU plugged in, the Norwegian B737 is shut down and ready to begin disembarking!
The Airbus A320 neo house livery
Even food and drink gets its own special vehicle in the aviation industry! Rather than lugging drinks and meals up the stairs, potentially conflicting with passenger boardings, the scissor lift attaches to the smaller starboard-side doors to deliver supplies.
Even food and drink gets its own special vehicle in the aviation industry!
Tug clear, engines on - the aircraft is now on its own to guide itself to the runway and onward to its destination.
Disconnected from the pushback tug, the ground supervisor instructs the airliner to start its engines while the tug reverses clear.
Pushback: the delicate act of reversing dozens of tons of multi-million dollar aircraft from its parking stand onto the taxiway! Any mistakes or delays can costs thousands!
Heading for luggage! As the passengers board, the ground crews drive to the undercroft of the terminal to collect the passengers bags, ready to fly!
Ground Power Units or GPUs are generators that attach to airlines by the nose to provide power, allowing them to shut down their engines.
Jetway attached, the passengers can board without being exposed to the elements. Not so bad on a day like this, but in the cold Iceland winters, the passengers appreciate the comfort!
A Norwegian Boeing 737 Max is tended to by ground crews at KeflavÃk International Airport, getting turned around for its departure back to Norway!
Dignitaries at the ready! The Czech Air Force Airbus A320 arrives at Bologna Airport ready to attend a function.
Small but mighty! Despite their small size, airport vehicles are designed to move heavy things all across the airport!
A Lamborghini parked up on the apron at Bologna Airport ready to guide incoming aircraft to their stand..... but not too quickly!
One of the perks of working Bologna Airport is its proximity to the Lamborghini factory and having some models on hand to 'show off'!