Latest Ground Support News
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DHL Deploys Oxa Autonomous Vehicle at Heathrow
DHL Supply Chain has announced the first deployment of a totally autonomous vehicle in live airport traffic at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)…
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Brussels Airport Begins Testing Autonomous Shuttle
Brussels Airport (BRU) has launched a brand-new pilot programme to test the use of a fully electric, autonomous shuttle.
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LAX and VNY Remove Forever Chemicals from Firefighting Fleet
Los Angeles World Airports is removing firefighting foam containing PFAS from its firefighting vehicles at LAX and VNY.
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Charging Stations to Power Electric Ground Support Equipment at JFK
Electric charging stations have been installed at JFK Airport to power Delta Air Lines' electric ground support equipment.
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easyJet Transitions to Electric Maintenance Vehicles to Cut Emissions
easyJet is transitioning its engineering and maintenance vehicle fleet to electric vehicles across major UK and European bases.
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Swissport Accelerates Shift to Electric Ground Support
From January 2025, Swissport is mandating the purchase of electric-powered variants for many of its ground support vehicles.
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Aurrigo Expands into US to Deploy Autonomous Airport Tug at CVG
Aurrigo International has opened its first operational office in the US at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
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Swissport Gains Ground Handling License at Frankfurt Airport
Swissport has been awarded a license to provide electrified ground handling services at Frankfurt Airport in Germany.
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OXCCU Launches SAF Production Plant at London Oxford Airport
OXCCU has launched its first demonstration plant for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production at London Oxford Airport (OXF).
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WFS to Provide Ramp Handling Services at JFK Terminal 4
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been selected to provide ramp handling services at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal …
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UK: Hydrogen Refuelling Station Planned at Teesside International Airport
Plans for a new hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside International Airport (MME) have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council.
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Schiphol Airport Tests World's First Hydrogen-Powered GPU
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) has become the first airport globally to test a hydrogen-powered Ground Power Unit (GPU).
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UK: Exeter Airport to Trial Hydrogen Ground Support Equipment
Exeter Airport is set to trial hydrogen-fuelled ground support equipment with Regional and City Airports, TUI and Cranfield University.
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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM Test Electric Self-Driving Shuttles
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and KLM are testing an electric self-driving shuttle service for flight crew.
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Aurrigo Deploys Autonomous Auto-DollyTug at Stuttgart Airport
Aurrigo has successfully demonstrated the use of its Auto-DollyTug autonomous technology at Stuttgart Airport in Germany.
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Airbus to Develop Hydrogen Infrastructure at London Gatwick
Airbus has partnered with London Gatwick Airport (LGW), easyJet, and Air Products to advance the development of hydrogen infrastructure.
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Brussels Airport Pilots Hydrogen Tractor and Refuelling Station
Brussels Airport is collaborating with VIL and DHL to trial a hydrogen refuelling station and a hydrogen-powered Mulag tractor.
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Magtec and Fluid Transfer International Unveil Electric Aircraft Refueller
Magtec and Fluid Transfer International have developed a zero-emission electric aircraft refueller for large aircraft and small jets.
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Swissport Introduces New Electric Vehicles at BSL & GVA Airports
Swissport has introduced a new set of electric vehicles at both Basel (BSL) and Geneva (GVA) airport.
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GOLIAT Project to Support Adoption of Liquid Hydrogen at Airports
Airbus is leading a consortium of partners launching the GOLIAT (Ground Operations of LIquid Hydrogen AircrafT) project.
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CAG to Introduce New Autonomous Baggage Handling Fleet at SIN
Changi Airport Group has announced it will be introducing a fleet of four autonomous baggage handling vehicles to perform operations at SIN.
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ESS Energy Warehouse Commissioned at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
ESS Technology has commissioned a long-duration energy storage (LDES) system at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
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Groupe ADP Purchases Four Electric ARFF Vehicles
Oshkosh has sold its first fully electric ARFF vehicles in Europe to Groupe ADP for use at Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG).
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UK: easyJet Completes Hydrogen Refuelling Trial at Bristol Airport
easyJet's Project Acorn, the UK's first airside hydrogen refuelling trial at a major airport, has concluded at Bristol Airport (BRS).