Aviogei

Aviogei is an Italian maker of airport ground support equipment (GSE), based in Ariccia near Rome. It builds vehicles and machines for ground handling at airports. It also has a sales and production office in Texas, in the United States.

The company began between 1969 and 1970, the same year the Boeing 747 first flew. Its first products were cargo loaders for the 747. It is a family business that has grown with the aviation industry. It now has more than 50 years of experience.

The civil range is wide. It includes PRM assistance vehicles, cargo loaders, transporters, water service units and lavatory service units. It also covers carts, passenger stairs, conveyor belt loaders, catering vehicles, dollies and transporter loaders. These machines help airports and handling companies turn aircraft around.

Aviogei also makes defence aviation support equipment. This range includes an elevating platform transporter, a K-loader for air force use and a pallet dolly. The company has experience in both civil and military aviation. It builds equipment meant to work reliably for years at international airports.

Aviogei works with airports, handling operators and the wider aviation sector. It has six offices and works in more than 120 countries. More than 180 airports use its equipment. Its support covers every stage, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and after-sales help.

The company is also looking at the future of ground operations. It develops automation and robotics solutions to make airport processes more efficient, safe and sustainable. It describes itself as a pioneer in electric mobility. Its stated mission is to make every airport more efficient, sustainable, safer and more productive. It also develops solutions that reduce environmental impact.

Services

• Passenger assistance vehicles
• Cargo loaders
• Transporters
• Water service units
• Lavatory service units
• Passenger stairs
• Conveyor belt loaders
• Catering vehicles
• Defence aviation support equipment
• Automation and robotics