Slim, manoeuvrable lifts for precise access in tight aviation environments.
ACCESS SOLUTIONS THAT HELPS AVIATION FLY
From aircraft manufacture to airport infrastructure, working at height is mission-critical.
APS delivers machines, parts, servicing and LOLER inspections — everything you need to stay compliant, operational and ready for departure.
Who we support within Aviation
from build to beach, we support the industry in getting planes in the air through safe and productive working at height solutions.
Aircraft Manufacturers
Precision access for precision engineering.
MRO & Hangar Operations
Compact, machines built for maximising space, uptime and safety in tight hangar environments.
Airports & Airside Operations
Quiet, compliant, night-ready access solutions.
Facilities Management Providers
Protecting SLAs. Reducing risk. Improving uptime.
Why work with APS?
Since 1987, one ethos we’ve stood by is that safety and reliability aren’t optional. We’ve worked across many industries and tailored our solutions and support to work for them, without straying from this key message.
In aviation, equipment failure isn’t inconvenient — it’s disruptive.
We help you:
✔ Maximise efficiency when working at height
✔ Safeguard your staff and the public
✔ Stay compliant with LOLER & safety standards
✔ Minimise reactive callouts
✔ Protect operational performance
✔ Simplify supplier management
We don’t just sell machines; we support operations and your machines throughout their entire lifecycle to maximise safety, productivity and ROI.
What APS Supply to the Aviation Industry
Everything You Need to Stay in the Air
Aerial Work Platforms
APS provides a wide range of solutions to work at height, including:
- Electric Scissor Lifts
- Boom Lifts
- Spider Lifts
- Compact Access Machines
- Lithium Machines for quiet work
Expert AfterCare
Service & Preventative Maintenance
Reduce reactive downtime and protect performance.
Get total peace of mind and no nasty surprises with a Fixed Price Service Plan
OEM Parts Supply
Fast access to the parts that keep your equipment flying. Stocked in the UK:
- Online Shop
- Fast Ordering
- Next Day Delivery
- Thousands of OEM parts
- Wide range of manufacturers
LOLER Inspections
LOLER thorough examinations keeps you safe and compliant.
Nationwide coverage of engineers who minimise downtime and maximise your machine’s ROI.
Fully documented, compliant, audit-ready inspections.
Types of Aerial Work Platforms APS Supply
Compact, lightweight platforms for safe low-level tasks in hangars and terminals.
Stable vertical access with spacious platforms for aircraft maintenance and facility works.
Downtime doesn't just cost money...
…it grounds operations.
The Reality of Working at Height in Aviation
Working at varying heights, awkward angles, confined spaces
Complex aircraft restricting movement
Damage isn’t an option
Managing limited hangar space and tight access points
Reducing slips, trips and falls — still a leading cause of serious injury
Handling outdoor maintenance affected by wind and weather
Preventing physical fatigue and mental strain that lead to mistakes
Protecting aircraft turnaround times and avoiding costly delays
In aviation, poor access doesn’t just slow the job down.
It increases risk. It impacts safety.
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