September 2016

Everyone taking a flight on an aircraft would expect their seat to be firmly attached to the cabin floor and their seat belt be available to secure them in the seat, the same ...

After more than a year at the helm of Ground Support Worldwide magazine, this will be my last issue as your editor.I’m happy to say that over the past year we redesigned and diversified...

Can Training Help the Talent Pool Shortage? Ground Support Worldwide and Global Aviation Services (GAS) sent Sidd Finch to investigate.

The European situation with respect to the liability of ground service providers in relation to the disruption of airline services is very peculiar as airlines are faced with ...

Unlike human teams that can take weeks to analyze just one segment of a dataset in order to accurately install predictive maintenance models, automated solutions can discover ...

Russ Evans joins AeroVironment as Director of International Sales for PosiCharge. Most recently he was the Executive Vice President of Harlan Global MFG, a US based ground service...

ITW GSE Hobart announces the release of the ITW GSE Hobart 3400 Pre-Conditioned Air unit to the market. The Hobart 3400 supplies fresh, clean air into parked aircraft at carefully...

Two times the durability of traditional bag cart curtains drastically increases the life of Estex Manufacturing's new FR700 Ripstop curtains, while decreasing the repair/replacement...

Following the overwhelming success of the TD500 GSE Cabin Heater, Therm Dynamics has introduced the TD500 IDF. This portable standalone heater is designed to preheat engines and...

Has 8,000 to 12,000 lbs. DBP ratings. An industry leader in airline cargo applications, the 100 tow tractor has proven itself in many airline and service company applications....

The lightweight and durable chassis delivers fuel-efficient operation—with a 2,000-pound, fully inclined operating capacity. The tubular wrap-around steel bumper deflects ramp...

GSETrack offers an outstanding solution for localization of non-motorized ground support equipment (GSE) at airports. There’s is nothing like it anywhere in the world. Receive...

The Baggage Unloader from BEUMER Group transfers bags from a container onto a conveying line in the airport, allowing operators to slide bags onto the conveyor rather than lift...

The Baggage Loader from BEUMER Group was developed to reduce manual lifting of in-gauge bags in the make-up area in the airport. It significantly increases workplace safety for...

The HLV-2557 highlift truck has a 6,000-pound payload capacity and can service aircraft door sill heights up to 325 inches. Mounted on ULSD or Export model diesel chassis. Available...

FAST Global Solutions engineers its large-capacity Enclosed Baggage Carts with reinforced steel so they can endure years of rugged use. FAST's baggage carts feature ample ribs...

PAGE, the innovator of the baggage chute in 1997, proudly introduces the P6000 which utilizes modern manufacturing techniques and materials. The P6000 is the best and most advanced...

Thermoid PACK-EZ S/Weave conveyor belting is approved for all major, package handling companies. Especially suited for slider bed systems, these belts are built to resist abrasion...

In 1969, Eagle revolutionized the air cargo industry by designing the Bob Tail all-weather, high-speed cargo tractor. With its combination of power, reliability and overall performance...

The Rofan ZH5 is capable of towing loads up to 35 tonnes. With a drawbar pull of more than 20,000 N and equipped with the 64 kW Deutz TD2012 engine, the ZH5 can be used for heavy...

AAR announced a new Nordisk ULD design, which during testing was proven to contain a fire for up to six hours. Partnering with DuPont, AAR was able to replace traditional construction...

Alwayse Engineering has further developed the quietness of its new 807 Air Cargo Ball Transfer. This unit has received acceptance from a number of international companies. They...

TLD offers three main container and pallet loaders: Model 838 with 16,500-pound capacity; Model 929 with 33,000-pound and 44,000-pound capacity and the Model 121 with 66,000-pound...

JBT AeroTech offers a range of cargo loaders capable of servicing lower and main deck cargo. All Commander use the HeliRoll conveys system, which has revolutionized aircraft container...

Ball transfer units provided by Air Spares have been in use for many years under their original name Transact International. These units are designed to support heavy loads over...

Cargo Systems provides a full line of cargo restraint products. If you need something simple like a mil-spec strap, tie-downs, fittings, or attachment hardware, we’ve keep hundreds...

Par-Kan Company offers both open and covered baggage carts, available in 4,000-, 5,000- and 8,000-pound capacities. Additional features inlcude fifth wheel steering; towbar activated...

The Harlan Charger is zero emission, high power, low maintenance and operator-friendly electric GSE. This 80V, 4,500-pound DBP electric unit is designed for the needs of today...

The 15F2862 15,000-pound capacity trailer has a new recessed frame to protect customer markings. This Covered Pallet Trailer will hold LD 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 containers, or 88...

RWM Caster’s aerospace products are manufactured to endure heavy, every-day use. We have a wide variety of aerospace casters and wheels to choose from for nearly every application...

The Conveyor Baggage Transport System was designed to eliminate shoulder and back injuries for ground personnel and save time transporting baggage, which in turn saves the airport...

Tapeswitch Corporation is a leading manufacturer of safety edges for contact detection applications and passenger boarding bridges. When applied to passenger boarding bridges,...

Metro Crown International is a premier supplier of front steer axles and components to fit most major brands of baggage tractors. MCI manufactures and stocks the components parts...

B&T Bearing Inc. provides ball transfer units, pop-up stops, and conveyor rollers to the air cargo industry. Our ball transfers come in either a plated carbon steel housing or...

New electric baggage tugs and beltloaders from 12,000-pound capacity to 30,000-pound capacity. Models include eTug Lite, DC20, DC30 and the eBeltloader.

Trepel Airport Equipment designs and manufactures a complete range of commercial aircraft cargo loaders, with lift capacities from 3.5 tons up to 30 tons. Trepel loaders benefit...