02/09/2026
✈️ From the 1970s to today: airfield milling has come a long way.
Back in the 1970s, Edinburgh Airport faced major issues with the concrete surface of its runway and taxiways. Cold planing was used to remove the damaged surface while keeping the airport operational, a challenging job that pushed the technology of the time to its limits.
Fast forward to winter 2025, and Power Plane returned to Edinburgh Airport to undertake another major runway milling project.
The difference? Technology, power and precision.
With one of the largest fleets of 2.2m planers in the UK, alongside the latest Wirtgen milling technology, our machines can remove material to depths of up to 350mm in a single pass, with millimetre accuracy.
Built specifically for specialist airside operations and supported by highly skilled operatives, our equipment allows us to deliver demanding projects while keeping disruption to a minimum.
From the machines of the 1970s to today's cutting-edge technology, our commitment has remained the same: continually investing, continually improving and delivering specialist milling to the highest standard.
🎥 Check out the full video on our YouTube to see how airfield milling has evolved, and how Power Plane is helping to shape its future.
