Latest Ground Handling News
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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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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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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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IATA Ground Handling Conference 2024 to Focus on Sustainability
The IATA Ground Handling Conference will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations.
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Ford International Airport Funds Innovative Industry Technologies
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has announced over 200,000 USD in additional grant funding through its FLITE programme.
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Level 4 Autonomous Baggage Tractor Operates at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Ground handler, Alyzia has commenced Level 4 operations of an autonomous baggage tractor at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.
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Eindhoven Airport Employs AI to Improve Turnaround
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) has begun using AI to further improve its aircraft turnaround process and minimise delays.
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Menzies Deploys Electric Ground Handling Equipment at Entebbe Airport
Menzies Aviation has replaced diesel ground handling equipment at Entebbe Airport (EBB) in Uganda with electric alternatives.
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Loganair Completes Its First All-Electric Aircraft Turnaround
Loganair, the UK's largest regional airline, has achieved its first all-electric aircraft turnaround following a 2 million GBP investment.
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IATA Outlines Priorities for Ground Handling Sector
At its Ground Handling Conference in Abu Dhabi, the IATA presented a list of priorities for the ground handling sector.
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Ground Handling Conference to Address Shortages and Challenges
The IATA Ground Handling Conference will discuss key topics, including the growing demand for air travel amidst a skills and labour shortage…
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Rushlift to Electrify easyJet's Ground-Handling Fleet at LGW
Rushlift GSE has won an extension on its five-year agreement to manage easyJet’s ground-handling fleet at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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Fraport Trials Autonomous Baggage and Freight Tractors at Frankfurt Airport
Fraport is trialling an autonomous baggage and freight tractor on an eight-kilometre test track at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
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Raven SR and H2 Dynamics to Develop Hydrogen Facilities for Ground Operations
Raven SR has signed a MoU with H3 Dynamics to collaborate on waste-to-hydrogen energy systems for airport ground operations.
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Saudi Ground Services to Use Hydrogen Fuel at Dammam Airport
Air Products Qudra has signed an agreement with Saudi Ground Services to supply its 'Hydrogen for Mobility' solution at Dammam Airport (DMM)…