The Cygnus Aviation Expo, March 7-9, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, features plenty for all "AviationPros." Ground Support Worldwide, however, has created special events just for our readers.
For example, we’ll be presenting three seminars on green GSE. All the seminars take place March 8 in the Exhibit Hall Theater:
Going Green At US Airways Express
1:30-2:30 p.m.
US Airways Express/Piedmont Airlines has used electric GSE at many of its locations for years, in particular at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and the Philadelphia International Airport. In fact, electricity powers a major portion of its baggage tractors and belt loaders at these busy airports.
The seminar promises to share cost savings using electric GSE and candidly discuss important daily performance issues. While VALE grants are a popular way to purchase electric GSE, the speakers will share other sources of funding that you may not have considered.
Speakers: Brian Wemple, Manager, Customer Service Support, Piedmont Airlines, and Fred Maslow, GSE Allocation Analyst, US Airways Express.
Taking A Different Road To Green GSE
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Rechargeable lead-acid batteries for GSE aren't the only way to save on fuel and cut down on emissions. Two companies are using power sources that aren't necessarily new, but can be considered unconventional ways to go green.
Corvus Energy will discuss lithium power. Read more about that here. Can-Am Modev will discuss hydrogen power. Read more about that here.
Speakers: Brent Perry, CEO, President and one of the founders of Corvus Energy. Claude Pepin, President, Can-Am Modev H2 R&D Inc.
Making The Switch From Diesel GSE To Electric GSE
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Certainly plenty of airlines and ground support operators are incorporating electric GSE into their traditional fossil-fueled lines of equipment. The switch isn't always as easy as most of us would think. What do you say to personnel used to the tried-and-true versions of GSE? What can go wrong along the way to getting it right? How can you ensure the best outcome? Learn the first-hand lessons one OEM has learned from many of his aviation customers. Also, the presentation will take a look at what's next for rechargeable batteries and charger technology.
Todd Allen, President, Allen Energy.
We’ve also expanded our outdoor demo area to be large enough so you can actually drive and test equipment. You’ll also be able to stop by “garages” for the companies that demo equipment. Finally, we’ve also included outdoor booths so you can really come and kick the tires and see the equipment in action. Here are the exhibitors you can expect to see outside:
- AERO Specialties with Eagle Tugs
- Corvus Energy Ltd.
- Genie
- Harlan Global Manufacturing
- JLG Industries Inc.
To find out more about CAE and register, click here.
