112in Leopard for Gatwick can carry 98 passengers
28th March 1975, Page 21
28th March 1975
Page 21
Page 21, 28th March 1975
— 112in Leopard for Gatwick can carry 98 passengers
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Buses, British Airtours, Leyland Leopard, London Gatwick Airport, Hospitality / Recreation
A TOTAL of 98 passengers can be carried on a new airport coach delivered to British Airways at Gatwick Airport last Thursday.
The Willowbrook body has perimeter seating for 46 passengers, with room for 52 more in the central area. Three longitudinal hand poles, fitted with hanging straps are provided for the use of standees.
The chassis is a standard 12m Leyland Leopard.
Suppliers Arlington Motors have two more similar vehicles in the delivery pipeline. None Of these are liceneed for road use, although Arlington PSV director Roger Phillips told C.4/ he thought similar vehicles could he certified in the future. At the brief ceremony on Thursday Mr W Corbin, general manager of British Airtours accepted delivery of the coach.
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