Latest Ground Support News
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Teesside Airport to Host Feasibility Study for Autonomous Freight Vehicles
A new study carried out by Cenex and the iC4DTI will look to explore the future of driverless autonomous freight at Teesside Airport.
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Rotterdam The Hague Airport Trials Hydrogen-Electric Pickup Truck
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) has celebrated the completion of a recent trial utilising a new hydrogen-electric pickup truck from Toyota…
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ACI Outlines Role of Renewable Diesel in Reducing Airport Emissions
A recent webinar hosted by ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East explored the role of renewable diesel in reducing airport emissions.
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Hydrogen-Powered Hyzon Truck Completes Trial at Kaunas Airport
A hydrogen-powered Hyzon truck has completed a trial run at Kaunas Airport, with employees and passengers invited to look on.
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Munich Airport Introduces Electric Apron Buses from MAN
MAN Truck & Bus and Munich Airport are deploying a fleet of MAN Lion's City E electric apron buses for AeroGround.
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UK: Cornwall Airport Newquay Unveils New Firefighting Appliances
A set of three brand-new aviation fire appliances have officially been unveiled at Cornwall Airport Newquay.
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Airports in Scotland Enable UK's First Electric Flight Demonstrations
Loganair and BETA Technologies have commenced the UK’s first real-world electric flight demonstrations on Royal Mail routes in Scotland.
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Aurrigo to Modernise 25 AGVs for Airport and Passenger Operations
Aurrigo will modernise an initial set of 25 autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) for a rapid transit system specialist.
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Aurrigo to Provide Autonomous Ground Handling Services at EMA
Aurrigo International has been awarded a license to provide Ground Handling Services at East Midlands Airport (EMA).
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UK: Exeter Airport Hydrogen Trial Informs Future Aviation Decarbonisation Research
A new report has confirmed that hydrogen-powered ground support equipment (GSE) can be integrated into airport operations.
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Avinor Trials Multiple Operations at Remote Tower Centre in Bodø
Avinor has announced the beginning of a trial period of multiple operations at the Remote Tower Centre in Bodø.
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ARFF Station 92 Opens at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport
A new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility, Station 92, has opened at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston.
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Nantes Atlantique Airport's New Electric Infrastructure to Reduce Ground Emissions
Nantes Atlantique Airport has commissioned new electric infrastructure as part of a 15 million EUR programme to lower ground emissions.
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Changi Airport Deploys Autonomous Tractors for Airside Automation
Singapore's Changi Airport has begun operating fully driverless autonomous tractors to support baggage transport on its airside.
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JFK New Terminal One Announces RFP for De-Icing Services
JFK's New Terminal One has announced a Request for Proposals to secure a provider for aircraft de-icing and de-icing fluid recovery services…
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US: Nationwide Radar Contracts Awarded to RTX and Indra
The US DOT & FAA have announced intentions to replace the nation's current radar system, enhancing safety and efficiency across US airspace.
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KLM Introduces New Electric Aircraft Tow Tractors at Schiphol Airport
KLM has officially introduced its first new electric Goldhofer aircraft tow tractors at Schiphol Airport (AMS).
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Austin–Bergstrom Airport Launches New Baggage Handling System
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has activated its new outbound baggage handling system ahead of schedule.
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Schiphol Begins Tender Process for Ground Handling Companies
Schiphol has begun the tender process for three ground handling companies to handle baggage processes and work around the aircraft.
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Thales to Modernise ATC Infrastructure at ORIA & CKIA
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has selected Thales to modernise air traffic control infrastructure at both ORIA and CKIA.
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London Gatwick Airport Prepares for Winter Operations
London Gatwick Airport has reinforced its defences against the coming winter with staff training & the introduction of a new vehicle fleet.
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Finavia to Carry Out Electrification Project at HEL
Finavia has been awarded EU funding for a new, large-scale electrification project for apron operations at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
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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.