Boarding Passengers with Mobility Issues onto Medium and Large Aircraft Without Loading Bridges

There are many U.S. airports with gates that do not have loading bridges.  When loading bridges are not available, aircraft must be boarded or deplaned using mobile stairs or ramps from grade level. These means of aircraft access can be challenging, particularly for those with mobility issues. In these situations, some passengers may need to be manually carried up or down boarding stairs.  his may lead to a compromise of passenger dignity, let alone an increased risk of injuries for all parties involved. These issues are particularly relevant when accessing medium and large aircraft, which have higher door sills. The objective of this research is to explore practical solutions (including new concepts) for providing a safe and dignified experience for passengers with mobility issues when boarding medium and large aircraft at gates without loading bridges.

• Record URL:
  http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5799
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded.

Language

• English

Project

• Funding: $500000
• Contract Numbers:

  Project 10-37

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Airport Cooperative Research Program

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC    20001

  Federal Aviation Administration

  800 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20591
• Project Managers:

  Navarrete, Joseph

• Start Date: 20240813
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Boarding; Passengers; Persons with disabilities
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01926496
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: Project 10-37
• Files: TRB, RIP
• Created Date: Aug 5 2024 8:13PM