Airport VehiclesAviation English Lesson: Pre-Intermediate

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Vehicles you will see on the apron

Flat Bed Tug

Lift

The lift is used to put the containers into the cargo hold.

This tug is used to tow medium sized aircraft.

Vehicles you will see on the apron

Luggage cart

Mobile stairs

Mobile stairs are used by airports that do not have air bridges.

The luggage cart takes passengers’ luggage to and from the aircraft.

Vehicles you will see on the apron

Tanker Truck with trailer

The truck tows the trailer to and from the aircraft. The trailer might contain (for example) the inflight meals

The tanker delivers fuel to the aircraft.

Vehicles you will see on the apron

Snow plough

De-icing truck

The de-icing truck removes ice from the aircraft.

The snow plough removes snow from the runway.

See how much you remember.

Airport Vehicles Quiz

What vehicle takes passengers’ luggage to and from the aircraft?Luggage cart

What vehicle delivers fuel to the aircraft?

Tanker

What vehicle removes snow from the runway?Snow plough

Which vehicle is used by airports that do not have air bridges?

Mobile stairs

Which vehicle tows catering pallets to and from the aircraft?

Truck with trailer

Which vehicle is used to remove ice from an aircraft?

De-icing truck

Which vehicle is used to tow medium sized aircraft?Flat bed tug

Which vehicle is used to put luggage into the aircraft?Lift

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