Loading device for aircrafts as well as the use thereof

Airplane loading device (24) comprises at least one loading platform (31) receiving the goods (7) to be loaded/unloaded, and devices (38) for lifting and lowering the loading platform. The loading platform is moved into a position in which the upper surface of the platform forms one plane with the loading plane (4) of the airplane (2). The loading device also comprises a transfer bridge (43) mounted on a vertically arranged telescopic lifting framework (44) for transferring the goods from the loading platform into the airplane and vice versa, and extending devices for the lifting framework. Preferred Features: The extending devices are telescopic cylinders, especially hydraulic cylinders (45).