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Aviramp founder hails 'special relationship' as US veterans return to Normandy
The founder of award-winning aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has hailed the "special relationship" between his company and Delta Air Lines after the two aviation businesses joined forces to safely return US World War II veterans to Normandy. Graham Corfield, who designed the world's…
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Aviramp launches standards survey to address compliance language barrier
When US airports are committed to investing more than $150 billion in capital projects between 2023 and 2027, why would procurement teams compromise on the equipment standards that protect both passengers and aircraft? The reality is that a lack of clarity about how US procurement standards map to…
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Aviramp shortlisted for major award
Global aviation specialist Aviramp has been shortlisted for a major honour in one of the country’s most prestigious award schemes. The Telford-based manufacturer of step-free boarding ramps is one of eight companies vying for the Business Innovation of the Year title at the British Business…
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Aviramp makes key appointment to strengthen Australian presence
World-leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has strengthened its presence in the Asia–Pacific region with a key appointment. Derrick Ogden has joined the UK-based company as principal consultant for the Australian market. Derrick has spent more than four decades working in Australian…
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Touchdown for new Aviramp in Ireland
Award-winning aviation manufacturer Aviramp has secured a new deal in the Republic of Ireland – and says it expects more to follow. The UK-based company - global leader in the manufacture of step-free aircraft boarding ramps – says a new solar-powered ramp supplied to Ireland West Airport is…
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Aviramp sets sights on record-breaking 2026
World-leading aviation specialist Aviramp says it enjoyed a landmark year in 2025 – and now has its sights set even higher for 2026. The Telford-based company – the global leader in the manufacture of step-free aircraft boarding ramps - enjoyed a hugely successful 2025, which saw it clinch major…
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Aviramp launches ‘game-changing’ new chair lift
World-leading aviation ramp specialist Aviramp has officially launched its latest innovation – and says it marks a major step forward in improving passenger accessibility. The UK-based manufacturer has unveiled the Aviramp ChairLifter – a purpose-built and solar-powered lift for Electric…
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Budget won’t help kickstart economy
World-leading aviation manufacturer Aviramp said today’s Budget would do little to kickstart the nation’s faltering economy. Graham Corfield, chief executive of the Telford-based company whose award-winning step-free boarding ramps are in use at more than 900 airports around the world, said…
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Aviramp signs breakthrough five-year deal with global giant dnata
Global aviation ramp specialist Aviramp has signed a five-year deal with one of the world’s largest and most influential ground handling companies. UK-based Aviramp completed the deal with global powerhouse dnata at this year’s Dubai Airshow, where it demonstrated one of its pioneering…
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Aviramp to be showcased at world’s biggest aviation show
UK aviation pioneer Aviramp will have one of its award-winning step-free aircraft boarding ramps showcased at the world’s biggest airshow for the first time this year. Ground handling giant dnata will display an Aviramp Continental solar-powered ramp alongside a flydubai Boeing 737-800 at the…
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UK manufacturer Aviramp backs Baroness’ report on air travel accessibility
Award-winning aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp today backed recommendations in a new UK Government report calling for urgent improvements to aviation accessibility for disabled passengers. The Aviation Accessibility report, led by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, sets out 19 actions to…
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Aviramp CEO named in The Manufacturer Top 100 list
Aviramp chief executive Graham Corfield has been named in the prestigious Manufacturer Top 100 awards for his inspiring leadership. Graham, who has built Aviramp into the global leader in its field since setting up the business 15 years ago, said the honour was for the Telford-based company’s…
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Aviramp partnership supports US veterans’ emotional return to Normandy
World War II veterans have made an emotional return to France for D-Day thanks to a partnership between Delta Air Lines, US charity Best Defense Foundation and Shropshire manufacturer Aviramp. With 23 veterans needing to disembark the charity’s Normandy Legacy Flight by wheelchair in 2025…
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Veteran Stephen part of Aviramp team helping commemorate D-Day heroes
A decorated veteran who saw action in Afghanistan and Iraq is playing a crucial role in bringing a party of D-Day heroes back to Normandy for a very special commemorative event. Stephen Kemp is part of a team of skilled technicians at global aviation leader Aviramp building a step-free ramp to…
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Mixed reaction to Budget from Aviramp
World-leading UK aviation specialist Aviramp gave the Budget a mixed reaction. Chief executive and company founder Graham Corfield said he welcomed talk of new investment in green initiatives and the publication of a roadmap setting out the tax policies businesses can expect from Labour over the…
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Aviramp flying high down under after £1.13m orders boost
UK aviation specialist Aviramp has strengthened its leading global position with two new deals worth £1.13million in Australasia. The company – which now has some 650 of its pioneering step-free, non-slip ramps in use across the world – has clinched new deals with both Sydney and Queenstown…
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Aviramp strikes gold with Olympic order
Award-winning UK aviation specialist Aviramp has struck gold with its latest order – to supply special boarding ramps to help athletes arriving in France for the Paralympic Games. The order – to supply four of the company’s Regional ramps for use at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris – is…
