Multiple Multitels for UK aviation

From left: Multitel’s Greg Moore; Chris Caney and Duncan Howard from React Access; with a representative from Tui Airline at Birmingham airport. Behind them is a Tui Dreamliner. (Image: Multitel).

Multitel has strengthened its in the aviation sector with the delivery of 18 truck mounts to to major European operator TUI Airlines.

The order from Multitel UK will see the lifts deployed across nine international airports in the United Kingdom, supporting aircraft maintenance and ground servicing operations. It has been managed through React Access, Multitel’s partner in the UK access rental market with extensive experience in airport and aviation-related applications. 

Comprising seven MS 100 units and 11 units of the MJ 201, the order includes configurations that enable operations across a wide range of aircraft types, including wide-body aircraft such as the Dreamliner, optimising ground operations and reducing intervention times. 

A Multitel MX100. (Image: Multitel)

The MS 100 is a compact truck mount offering a working height of approximately 10m (6.5 m without stabilisers) and a maximum platform capacity of up to 400kg with stabilisers deployed. Its aluminium telescopic boom and spacious platform make it particularly suitable for servicing medium- and wide-body aircraft, said the manufacturer. 

The MJ 201, mounted on a 3.5 tonne chassis, delivers a working height of up to 20.10m, a maximum outreach of 12.60m, a 400° turret rotation and a self-levelling basket for precise access in confined or complex areas.

A promotional day was held in December at the UK’s Birmingham Airport, where Multitel platforms were demonstrated on site alongside a TUI aircraft, showcasing their performance in real operating conditions.

“This project is a clear example of Multitel’s ability to meet the highly specific requirements of the aviation sector,” said Greg Moore, UK & Ireland General Sales Manager at Multitel. “The collaboration with React Access and TUI Airlines, followed a structured technical and operational process, enabling us to identify the most suitable solutions in terms of safety, performance and local support. The result is a highly efficient fleet, strategically deployed across multiple airports, and a strong foundation for further opportunities in other European markets.”

A Multitel MJ201 operating at Birmingham Airport for TUI Airlines. (Image: Multitel)

The supply followed an in-depth evaluation process that began in 2024, including a visit to Multitel’s headquarters in Manta, Italy. During the visit, representatives from React Access and TUI had the opportunity to test several models from the Multitel range.

TUI is currently assessing the potential deployment of additional Multitel platforms in other European countries, said the company, including the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, while further opportunities with other airline operators are under evaluation.