On November 14, a ceremony was held at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport where Shenzhen Airport Group donated new tail pins to Tibet Airport Group. The event was attended by Wang Jungong, a first-level investigator from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Shenzhen Office, as well as Chen Fanhua, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Group, and Liu Haoyang, Chairman of Tibet Airport Group, who both delivered speeches.
During the ceremony, representatives from Shenzhen Airport Group introduced the design, safety performance, and core advantages of the new tail pins. Developed independently by Shenzhen Airport, these tail pins address safety concerns arising from incidents involving unpowered equipment disengaging and colliding with aircraft. The 500 sets donated are the latest upgraded 6.0 version, featuring an "automatic locking tongue with dual torsion spring protection structure." This design ensures three core functions: pin suspension, automatic locking, and anti-disengagement, effectively eliminating risks associated with unpowered equipment towing.
Compared to traditional devices, the new tail pins simplify operation steps from "three lifts, three turns, and three releases" to "one lift and one push," reducing operation time to just 2–3 seconds and improving efficiency by 3–10 times. Additionally, the required operator effort is reduced by approximately 90%.
Liu Haoyang expressed gratitude on behalf of the Tibet Autonomous Region Civil Aviation Administration (Tibet Regional Bureau) and Tibet Airport Group for the generous support from CAAC Shenzhen Office and Shenzhen Airport Group. He emphasized that the donation aligns with the safety needs of high-altitude airport operations in Tibet, significantly enhancing apron efficiency and operational safety. He urged the responsible departments to manage and utilize the donated equipment effectively.
Chen Fanhua highlighted that the tail pins were selected as part of a collaborative effort to improve Tibet Airport's operational capabilities under CAAC's principle of "targeted assistance and sustainable enhancement." The design prioritizes safety, convenience, and user-friendliness, earning industry-wide recognition for its stability and efficiency. He expressed hopes for deeper cooperation in future projects to support Tibet's civil aviation development.
Following the donation ceremony, representatives from both parties visited the Tibet Regional Bureau's history museum to review the region's civil aviation progress and engage in a joint learning and development activity.
The donated tail pins will be installed on unpowered equipment at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, serving as a "safety lock" for high-altitude airport operations. This initiative marks a significant milestone in cooperation between Shenzhen and Tibet airports and reflects the civil aviation sector's commitment to safety and regional development.
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