Latest Ground Support News
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FAA Begins Search for New Air Traffic Automation System
The FAA aims to revolutionise the way air traffic controllers receive flight data, as well as the movement of aircraft between facilities.
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Dallas Fort Worth International Introduces Six Striker Electric ARFF Vehicles
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has officially introduced six new Striker Volterra ARFF vehicles into operation across the site.
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Menzies Aviation & WFS to Provide Ground Handling Services at JFK's New Terminal One
Menzies Aviation and WFS will provide above the wing and below the wing ground handling services at the New Terminal One building.
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Japan: Swissport Launches Ground Handling Services at CTS
Swissport now supplies ground handling services at New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Japan, marking the company's first foray into northern Japan…
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ÖBB Introduces Revamped Shuttle Buses at Vienna Airport
ÖBB has officially implemented its updated fleet of 12 newly-designed buses at Vienna Airport (VIE).
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Zurich Airport Autonomous Shuttle Project Reaches Automation Level 3
Zurich Airport's (ZRH) autonomous shuttle pilot project has officially begun allowing employees to ride on the buses at the airport.
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JFK to Introduce Pooled Electric Ground Support Fleet at New Terminal 6
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will debut a pooled fleet of electric ground support equipment at its new Terminal 6.
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India: Eicher Trucks & Buses Delivers Electric Buses to Kempegowda International Airport
Eicher Trucks and Buses has delivered six electric Eicher Skyline Pro-E 12m tarmac buses for operation at Kempegowda International Airport.
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Schiphol Launches Hydrogen-Powered Ground Support Pilot
Schiphol has launched a new pilot involving the use of hydrogen-powered ground support vehicles on-site, an international first.
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Delta Supports SAF Integration at Portland International Airport
Delta Air Lines has partnered with Shell and the Port of Portland to introduce SAF at Portland International Airport.
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US: Harry Reid International Airport Introduces New ARFF Trucks
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) has introduced two new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) trucks for use at the airport.
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UK: LBA Installs Eight Fixed Electrical Ground Power Units to Improve Environmental Conditions
LBA has introduced a series of eight FEGP units that aim to improve environmental conditions in and around the airport site.
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UK: Aurrigo to Introduce Autonomous Vehicles at Teesside International Airport
Aurrigo is set to introduce an autonomous baggage and passenger transport system at Teesside International Airport.
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Bye Aerospace and Electro.Aero Collaborate on Infrastructure for Electric Aircraft
Bye Aerospace and Electro.Aero have signed a MoU to jointly develop portable fast-charging solutions for electric aircraft.
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Menzies Aviation Secures Ground Handling Service License for MIA
Menzies Aviation has secured a new license to provide ground handling services at Miami International Airport (MIA).
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UK Government Awards Funding for Autonomous Airport Technologies
An Aurrigo-led project has been awarded government funding to trial autonomous baggage handling and passenger shuttle systems.
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Swissport Pledges €1.5 Billion for Eco-Friendly Technology Across the Globe
Swissport has pledged investments of over €1.5 billion into eco-friendly technology at locations across 28 countries.
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US: DFW Unveils New ARFF Vehicle
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has unveiled its new hybrid Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle, the Striker Volterra.
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New Recovery Dolly to Speed Up Removal of Disabled Aircraft
AMS Aircraft Recovery has announced the launch of its new Disabled Aircraft Recovery Dolly.
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US: ATL Introduces New Innovia 300R Vehicles to APM System
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has introduced a series of Innovia 300R vehicles to its Automated People Mover (APM) system…
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Exeter Airport Completes Trial of Hydrogen Powered Ground Operations
Exeter Airport has completed a trial showcasing the use of hydrogen as a means to support the decarbonisation of airport ground operations.
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DFW Introduces Simulation Technology for Firefighting and Airside Operations
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has partnered with ThoroughTec Simulation to enhance its training capabilities for ARFF.
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US: New Emission Reduction Initiatives to Begin at VNY
The LA BOAC has announced two new emission reduction initiatives aimed at cementing VNY as a leader in airport sustainability.
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Autonomous Airport Buses Showcased at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025
Fusion Processing has partnered with Construct Invest to deploy fully autonomous electric buses for airport passenger transport.