A boarding system and a computer-implemented method for boarding a plurality of passengers onto an aircraft, each passenger having an assigned seat on the aircraft. The boarding system 100 comprises a scheduling system 110 configured to control access of each of the plurality of passengers to a respective boarding path in accordance with a boarding schedule 112, each boarding path extending between a boarding gate and the assigned seat of the respective passenger; and a tracking system 120 comprising a plurality of monitoring devices, the tracking system 120 being configured to monitor behaviour of each of the plurality of passengers when moving along their respective boarding path. The scheduling system 110 is configured to modify the boarding schedule 112 in response to identification of a congestion point along a boarding path based on data received from the tracking system 120.

A boarding system and a computer-implemented method for boarding a plurality of passengers onto an aircraft, each passenger having an assigned seat on the aircraft. The boarding system 100 comprises a scheduling system 110 configured to control access of each of the plurality of passengers to a respective boarding path in accordance with a boarding schedule 112, each boarding path extending between a boarding gate and the assigned seat of the respective passenger; and a tracking system 120 comprising a plurality of monitoring devices, the tracking system 120 being configured to monitor behaviour of each of the plurality of passengers when moving along their respective boarding path. The scheduling system 110 is configured to modify the boarding schedule 112 in response to identification of a congestion point along a boarding path based on data received from the tracking system 120.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an entry assist system for an aircraft doorway. The system includes a securement member configured to be secured into at least one aperture of the doorway, a handle portion pivotally attached to the securement member, and a releasable locking feature for locking the handle portion. A mounting device is used for securing the stationary member to an existing aperture in the doorway and for removing the entry assist system when no longer needed. The securement member forms a stationary portion along an inner edge of the doorway. The handle portion includes a hub configured for rotating about an axle that is coupled to an interface of the securement member. The hub and interface interconnect to form the releasable locking feature for locking the handle in a collapsed position adjacent the securement member or in an extended position protruding outside the doorway.

A coupling module provides an interface between the cabin of a passenger bridge and an aircraft. The coupling module has a projecting roof and a coupling module floor spanned by the projecting roof, with the coupling module being horizontally separable.

An access tunnel to an aircraft includes a plurality of tunnel elements each having a longitudinal axis, each tunnel element tapering conically in the direction of the longitudinal axis such that the tunnel elements can be pushed into each other.

An access tunnel to an aircraft includes a plurality of tunnel elements each having a longitudinal axis, each tunnel element tapering conically in the direction of the longitudinal axis such that the tunnel elements can be pushed into each other.

An access tunnel system comprising at least one access tunnel for the sheltered guidance of persons to a vehicle, an aircraft, a building or the like. In accordance with the invention, a node element is provided at which the access tunnel opens and which at least one further access tunnel adjoins.

An access tunnel system comprising at least one access tunnel for the sheltered guidance of persons to a vehicle, an aircraft, a building or the like. In accordance with the invention, a node element is provided at which the access tunnel opens and which at least one further access tunnel adjoins.

An extendable rail system for a flight of stairs to exit a heliport comprising a railing positioned along the flight of stairs, where the railing includes a handrail; a plurality of anchors attached to the railing, where the plurality of anchors support the handrail; a rail extension attached to a top portion of the railing, where the rail extension moves between a first position and a second position; a motor coupled to the rail extension, where the motor moves the rail extension between the first position and the second position; a first actuator positioned on the heliport, where the first actuator activates the motor; and a second actuator positioned at a base of the railing, where the second actuator activates the motor.

An extendable rail system for a flight of stairs to exit a heliport comprising a railing positioned along the flight of stairs, where the railing includes a handrail; a plurality of anchors attached to the railing, where the plurality of anchors support the handrail; a rail extension attached to a top portion of the railing, where the rail extension moves between a first position and a second position; a motor coupled to the rail extension, where the motor moves the rail extension between the first position and the second position; a first actuator positioned on the heliport, where the first actuator activates the motor; and a second actuator positioned at a base of the railing, where the second actuator activates the motor.