The Details of Aircraft Handling

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Mini Documentaries - The Details of Aircraft Handling

Handling processes at Frankfurt Airport

Up to 1400 aircraft take off and land at Frankfurt Airport every day.

All kinds of handling processes need to be closely coordinated to ensure aircraft can get back into the air quickly. The following videos show the most important steps.

Landing and taxiing

Landing and taxiing

Unloading and disembarking

Unloading and disembarking

Human waste disposal

Human waste disposal

Catering and refilling of the water tank

Catering and refilling of the water tank

Baggage transportation

Baggage transportation

Aircraft loading

Aircraft loading

Refueling

Refueling

Boarding

Boarding

Pushback

Pushback

Landing and taxiing

Unloading and disembarking

Human waste disposal

Catering and refilling of the water tank

Baggage transportation

Aircraft loading

Refueling

Boarding

Pushback

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The video tutorials are available for download here:

Landing and taxiing

Unloading and disembarking

Human waste disposal

Catering and refilling of the water tank

Baggage transportation

Aircraft loading

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