We’ll Be Turning 20 Soon

Sept. 4, 2012
Any GSE historians out there?

We’re planning to celebrate the magazine’s 20th birthday next year. To be exact, February’s edition of Ground Support Worldwide will mark the date, and we’ll certainly have plenty in that issue to highlight the occasion.

However, that issue will also serve as our show issue for Aviation ProsLIVE, March 12-14, 2013, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

As a result, we’re also planning other events, ceremonies and educational displays at the show to help all our readers celebrate the GSE industry.

I’ve found a number of items to help us look ahead at what GSE might look like in the future. One of the maxims of publishing any anniversary issue is to look forward perhaps more than look back.

However, I’ve also learned about the history of the equipment we may take for granted today. Many readers have already told me about the interesting ancestors and original uses of tractors and deicing trucks.

Everyone enjoys reading “origins” stories, and we’d like to create a GSE museum of sorts at next year’s trade show. And since we can’t pack everything into one print issue, we’d also like to publish GSE retrospectives and perspectives in other 2013 issue.

Any GSE historians out there? I’ve met a few, but always could meet more. If you have some good stories, and in particular, old images of GSE, please let me know.