dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next-generation technology in ramp operations. The rollout marks a significant step in the automation of ground handling services – one of the aviation industry’s most labour- and time-intensive areas. Enhanced efficiency and safety dnata now operates six electric tractors – the EZTow model developed by TractEasy – at DWC. … [Read more...] about dnata rolls out autonomous vehicles in airport operations
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Swissport leads global eco-friendly technology and fleet electrification with around €1.5 billion investment over 5 years
Swissport, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is driving the industry’s green transition by investing over €1.5 billion in eco-friendly technology including new electric ground support equipment (GSE) and renewable energy over five years. As part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy, Swissport has purchased more than 1,000 new hybrid and electric GSEs over the past 18 months which are being deployed across 28 countries. Over the next five years, the company … [Read more...] about Swissport leads global eco-friendly technology and fleet electrification with around €1.5 billion investment over 5 years
SATS collaborates with global GSE manufacturer Guangtai to drive innovation in airport ground support technologies
SATS Airport Services Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SATS Ltd. (SATS), one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s pre-eminent provider of food solutions and Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co Ltd (Guangtai), global ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer and supplier, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27 March 2025 to explore and trial advanced technologies to drive improvements in airport ground support services provided by SATS and … [Read more...] about SATS collaborates with global GSE manufacturer Guangtai to drive innovation in airport ground support technologies
How Swissport’s electrification strategy is reshaping airport logistics
In the changing landscape of aviation ground services, Swissport is charging ahead—quite literally—with an ambitious electrification strategy that promises to reshape Ground Support Equipment (GSE) across the Asia Pacific region. Brad Moore, Swissport International's CEO for Asia Pacific, is steering the company towards a future where electric vehicles and advanced automation are not just optional upgrades but essential components of modern airport operations. A vision for transformation "We … [Read more...] about How Swissport’s electrification strategy is reshaping airport logistics
