During the nights of the 26th to the 27th and of the 28th to the 29th of October 2025, Gruber Logistics transported an Airbus A310 from Hannover Airport to Serengeti Park Hodenhagen. According to the company, it was the fuselage and other components of a decommissioned aircraft that previously belonged to the Flight Readiness Unit of the Federal Ministry of Defence. The aircraft's wings have already been in the park since autumn 2023.
Complex preparation and nature conservation measures
The roughly 50-kilometre-long route led through a nature reserve and required extensive permits as well as multi-year preparations. According to Gruber Logistics, the transport took place over three consecutive nights and, at times,
only at walking pace. Along the route, trees were secured with meticulous care to prevent damage to branches.
The planning also included the dismantling of traffic facilities. The partner company StB Verkehrstechnik was responsible for dismantling traffic lights, signs and lighting systems, while Arboristica accompanied the tree protection measures.
Technical implementation with special vehicles
For the transport, Gruber Logistics used a modular axle-trailer combination. The rig consisted of two 8x4 tractor units, designed in the style of the heavy-load specialist Universal Transport, which had been taken over three years earlier. In total, 110 tonnes were moved. The transport volume was 64.4 metres in length, 6.1 metres in width and 5.9 metres in
height.
The engineering team under the direction of project manager Martin Ludvik was, according to the company, responsible for planning and implementation. The combination of technical preparation, route management and coordination with the involved partners enabled a disruption-free process.
Goal: repurposing of the aircraft in Serengeti Park
From summer 2026, the historic Airbus A310 is to be open to visitors of Serengeti Park in the Heidekreis as a restaurant. The transport marked the final stage of the aircraft's transfer, which is intended to be used as a permanent attraction in the park.
“To realise this venture that already seems almost impossible, our engineering team led by project manager Martin Ludvik, with its
rich store of experience, stubbornly persisted in this task and, thanks to this great commitment, ultimately found a way to bring the fuselage of the Airbus to Serengeti Park as well. In conjunction with the drivers, the preparatory measures along the route, and in close exchange with our client Serengeti Park, we were able to complete this challenging project successfully,” emphasizes Michael Gruber, Managing Director Gruber Logistics Deutschland.
Background on the company
Gruber Logistics is an internationally active transport and logistics company that was founded in 1936 and is run by the third generation. The company offers Europe-wide logistics and heavy transport services and achieved revenue of 710 million euros in 2024.
