Goldhofer Airport Technology

Goldhofer Airport Technology Goldhofer Airport Technology is a German manufacturer of conventional and towbarless aircraft tow tr

Continuous airport growth, highly daily air-traffic volumes and increasing aircraft type variation set challenges for logistic operations at today’s airports. Goldhofer and Schopf have joint forces in the business area Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to continue to grow and expand their leading market position. Our vehicles not only reflect the lifelong performance of the equipment but also its hig

h quality, reliability, innovative design and timelessness. Goldhofer’s towbarless aircraft tractors are the safe and economical solution for modern airports. The tractors in the AST-1, AST-2 and AST-3 series are the key to flexible working for high speed towing, gate-to-gate and maintenance towing for aircraft up to 600t MTOW. The Schopf product range for civil aviation and military deployments includes a complete range of aircraft tow tractors between 5t and 70t operating weight, for handling aircraft in every weight range. More about Goldhofer/Schopf Airport Technology:
http://www.goldhofer.de/en/company.html

04/09/2026

15 tonnes on the nose gear – and this time, you’re in the driver’s seat. ✈️👀

Join us for a complete pushback of a Lufthansa Airbus A350 with the Goldhofer »PHOENIX« AST-2E – from the cockpit communication to the final all-clear before departure.

And yes: during the operation, the display shows around 15 t being lifted at the nose gear. ⚙️

📍 Munich Airport

GOLDHOFER
PHOENIX AST-2E
AIRBUS A350
LUFTHANSA
PUSHBACK
GROUND HANDLING
MUNICH AIRPORT
AIRPORT OPERATIONS

02/09/2026

»PHOENIX E« or »ATLAS 2«? 🤔
The best vehicle isn’t the one with the biggest battery or the highest possible operational capacity. It’s the one that fits your operation.

Both »PHOENIX E« and »ATLAS 2« have their own strengths and focus areas, designed to meet different operational requirements. The key is choosing the solution that best matches your needs. ✈️

# PHEONIX

Meet us at GSE Expo Europe 2026! From 15-17 September 2026, our team will be in Lisbon showcasing the latest solutions a...
01/09/2026

Meet us at GSE Expo Europe 2026!

From 15-17 September 2026, our team will be in Lisbon showcasing the latest solutions and innovations in ground support equipment.

📍 Booth H11
📅 15-17 September 2026
📍 Lisbon, Portugal

We look forward to connecting with customers, partners, and industry professionals from around the world. See you there!

31/08/2026

Before takeoff, the work on the ground begins. ✈️

On the apron, the Goldhofer »PHOENIX« P/X takes over the Lufthansa Cargo Boeing 777, moving the aircraft safely and precisely into position for departure.

This is exactly the type of operation the towbarless aircraft tractor is built for: the »PHOENIX« X handles aircraft up to 352 t MTOW and delivers 291 kW of power in the AST-2X
configuration.

Ground handling in action at

# PHEONIX

27/08/2026

What does a driver who works with the »PHOENIX« E every day have to say? ✈️

At Munich Airport, we spoke with an aircraft tow tractor operator from about his day-to-day experience on the apron.

👉 Watch the video to discover Costa’s favorite »PHOENIX« E features and what makes the vehicle stand out in daily operations. ⚡️✈️

24/08/2026

Our »PHOENIX« is in operation with and is pushing an Airbus A350-900.

Compact, powerful, and versatile: Thanks to its compact and modular design as well as its hydrostatic drive system, the PHOENIX delivers maximum traction and enables the handling of a wide range of aircraft types with an MTOW of up to 352 tonnes. 💪

22/08/2026

Our star on the apron in action: the Goldhofer »PHOENIX« E.✈️⚡

Built for the daily challenges of ground handling, the »PHOENIX« E combines flexibility and performance in one platform. Thanks to its modular battery system, it can be configured to meet a wide range of operational requirements.

🔋 Modular and expandable battery system
✈️ Suitable for aircraft ranging from the ERJ170 to the B777
🏋️ Handles aircraft up to 352 t MTOW
⚙️ Configurable for a variety of apron operations

A reliable partner for handling both passenger and cargo aircraft around the world.

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20/08/2026

»ATLAS« 2 or »PHOENIX« E? 🤔

Both are fully electric towbarless aircraft tractors capable of handling aircraft up to 352 tonnes MTOW.

In this video, we take a closer look at the differences between the two vehicles. ✈️

18/08/2026

✈️ Every aircraft movement starts long before take-off.
From coordinating with the ramp and tower to securing the nose gear and following the assigned routing – every step has to be precise.

The Goldhofer AST-1X is built to support these operations day after day, combining reliable performance with the precision required for modern airport environments. 💪

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14/08/2026

Watch the Goldhofer »ATLAS« 2 perform a live pushback of an Airbus A350-1000. Combining electric power, precise control and the reliability required for one of the world's largest passenger aircraft. ✈️💪

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Donaustrasse 95
Memmingen
87700

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Montag 07:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 15:30
Dienstag 07:00 - 12:00
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Mittwoch 07:00 - 12:00
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