Aviramp launches 'game-changing' chairlifter

New Product Launch

World-leading aviation ramp specialist Aviramp has officially launched its latest innovation – and says it marks a major step forward in improving passenger accessibility.

The UK-based manufacturer has unveiled the Aviramp ChairLifter – a purpose-built and solar-powered lift for Electric Mobility Aids (EMAs) such as mobility scooters.

Aviramp founder and chief executive Graham Corfield said the mobile ChairLifter would dramatically cut the number of wheelchairs and scooters being damaged in transit and remove the need for staff to manually lift the heavy items onto aircraft.

“We think our new ChairLifter changes the game as far as getting heavy and often fragile EMAs onto aircraft is concerned,” Graham said.

“Its specially-designed hydraulic platform means EMAs can now be lifted onto any sized aircraft automatically and can then be wheeled directly onto a belt loader on arrival without any manual lifting at all.

“The lift will raise and lower to any height and comes equipped with ramps to make moving EMAs on and off aircraft completely straightforward.

“It can be operated by just one person, has a capacity of up to 500kg, and we believe it will dramatically decrease both the number of mobility aids being damaged in flight and the number of injuries to ground handling staff caused by lifting heavy aids.

“We know that the fear of having vital mobility equipment damaged is a major barrier to flying for many people with reduced mobility. The ChairLifter will solve that and give everybody the peace of mind they deserve when they fly.”