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Why Buy Bahco Aviation Tools?

At Red Box Aviation, we offer a wide range of predesigned tool kits that come complete with Bahco aviation tools. Bahco tools are known for quality, durability, and performance within the aviation industry.   Why should you consider buying Bahco aircraft tools? Quality and Reputation: Bahco has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality tools. The brand…


What is the Most Common Ground Power Unit?

The most common type of Ground Power Unit (GPU) used in aviation and other industries is the 400 Hz AC (Alternating Current) GPU. This kind of GPU is frequently utilised to give aeroplanes on the ground electrical power so they may operate their systems and complete maintenance procedures without relying on their onboard engines or…


What Tools are Carried on a Passenger Aircraft?

Have you ever wondered what tools are carried out a passenger aircraft? If so, read on as we explain not only what tools are kept on passenger planes, but why. Passenger planes have a range of equipment on board to help with maintenance, repairs, and small modifications while flying. These tools are usually kept in…


Your one-stop shop for Ground Support Equipment

Red Box Aviation have been providing ground support equipment since 1993, with a fantastic selection of ground power units, tools, and toolkit solutions tailored to the Aviation, Marine, Automotive and Military industries. We’ve constantly found ways to continue our growth by introducing additional products and services such as aircraft tugs, load banks and testing equipment to…


What is Ground Support Equipment?

The term aircraft ground support equipment relates to service and maintenance equipment that is used at an airport to support aeronautical operations and related activities. When not in use, ground support equipment is usually kept on a ramp near the terminal for easy access. The primary function of GSE is to support the safe operation of…


Getting to know Priceless’ tug mover types

Red Box Aviation specialise in Ground Power Units but we have also been worldwide distributors of Priceless Aviation’s aircraft tugs since 2010, with our partnership and Priceless’ product line growing from strength to strength ever since. Earlier in the year, we highlighted Priceless’ tugs but we’d now like to develop on this further and help…


Product spotlight – Test Equipment

It’s been a few months since we last shined a light on some of our products so how about we look at some of the Testing Equipment we offer? Deciding on what Ground Power Unit is suitable for your aircraft is no easy task which is why we have set out to provide as many…


Some unusual commercial aircraft safety features you may not be aware of

Recently, we posted some interesting aviation facts which you may or may not have been aware of. We’re following up again on this series of posts but this time we’re going to focus on commercial aircraft safety. A typical passenger may not notice all of the features and procedures put in place to maintain cabin…


Some more interesting Aviation facts!

A few years back, we posted 6 interesting aviation facts which caught our attention; and we’re back again with some more! Airplane food isn’t THAT bad, it’s your taste buds! – Before take-off, the atmosphere within the aircraft dries out our noses and as the plane ascends higher, the change in air pressure numbs about…


We’re back at AERO Friedrichshafen 2022!

As you may have noticed from our post about Goodwood Festival of Speed a few months back, we’re chomping at the bit to get back out to trade shows since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a long three years since we were last at AERO Friedrichshafen but we’re pleased to announce that…