Based on the linked original report. This article summarises its key points; it is not an independent product test.
The project
THIIS reports that Passenger Lift Solutions is supporting the Blackbushe Heritage Trust in Hampshire on access to a Vickers Viking and a Vickers Valetta. Volunteers are restoring the aircraft as visitor attractions that recreate aspects of 1950s air travel. The aim is to let wheelchair users share the onboard experience.
The design
The proposed arrangement combines a passenger lift with specially designed steps. The surrounding structure is intended to resemble the mobile boarding steps used in the period, bringing access equipment into the setting without losing its historical appearance. The work concerns boarding stationary heritage aircraft, not a new commercial-airline service.
Current status
At the time of the September 2026 report, the partners were continuing to finalise the design alongside restoration work. The article does not announce a completed installation or an opening date. Visitors should check current access arrangements with the venue before making a journey; the original report gives more detail about the collaboration.
