MAJOR AIRCRAFT DAMAGE REQUIRES AN EFFICIENT RECOVERY SOLUTIONS
Major airplane damage, such as collapsed landing gears, often result in long runway closures – especially if the recovery equipment on the ground is insufficient or not readily available.
80% of all damages on air craft involves the nose landing gear. With Goldhofer, you are optimally equipped for all situations. While the basic package allows for on-tarmac recovery, the professional and premium solutions are ideal for off-tarmac recovery and can be extended with additional modules.
FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS MODULAR PLATFORM
The individual systems can be expanded as required to cover even larger claims.
Every year, more and more people travel by air. This means a constant increase in air traffic volume, leading to a higher frequency of take-offs and landings that airports have to cope with.
In this situation, a damaged airplane blocking a runway not only leads to delays for passengers, but can also result in quickly accumulating extra expenses for all involved.


OUR combination-systems MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
SELF-PROPELLED HEAVY-DUTY MODULE + Turntable
- For on- and off-tarmac recovery
- Self-propelled (no towing vehicle needed)
- Hydraulic axle suspension
- Big power pack for driving, steering, braking and lifting

Turntable + wing support on SELF-PROPELLED HEAVY-DUTY MODULEs
- For on- and off-tarmac recovery
- Self-propelled (no towing vehicle needed)
- Hydraulic axle suspension
- One single system for narrow- and widebody aircraft
- Two big power packs for driving, steering, braking and lifting

Full recovery system on SELF-PROPELLED HEAVY-DUTY MODULEs
- For on- and off-tarmac recovery
- Self-propelled (no towing vehicle needed)
- Hydraulic axle suspension
- One system for narrow- and widebody aircraft
- Three big power packs for driving, steering, braking and lifting

*NLG = Nose Landing Gear | *MLG = Main Landing Gear
Emergency – and next? BEST INSURANCE
In an airport emergency, there is no room for mistakes.
This is where the Aircraft Recovery and Transport System (ARTS) comes into play. In close collaboration with international recovery specialists Goldhofer has developed ARTS as a global standard.
THE CASE:
- Small passenger airport with a single runway.
- A 330/70 t, right tire bursted during the landing
- The plane blocked the only runway for 5 h since there was no suitable equipment
