Latest Ground Handling News
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Qatar: Autonomous Vehicle Trials Begin at Hamad International Airport
Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) is trialling autonomous airside vehicles at Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar.
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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.