Inventors:
Steven Barrie Cornell - San Diego CA, US
Peter John Muller - Franktown CO, US
International Classification:
B64D 9/00
Abstract:
One embodiment of an automated system for carrying passengers between airport terminal or concourse facilities and parked aircraft is shown. The embodiment comprises PRT guideways (), vehicles () and stations (). Some PRT stations are linked to parked aircraft () or aircraft parking positions by means of conventional loading bridges (), while others are linked to terminal or concourse buildings (). Other embodiments are described and shown. The embodiments provide a high level of service while reducing the need to construct terminal or concourse buildings adjacent to each aircraft parking position.