http://www.aviationpros.com AviationPros.com http://www.aviationpros.com/video/10954120/2013-ground-support-worldwide-leadership-awards Ground Support Worldwide Awards Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:12:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/video/10954120/2013-ground-support-worldwide-leadership-awards http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10931309/ground-power-for-the-super-bowl The power may have gone out after half-time, but power was flowing to hundreds of private aircraft morning, noon and night. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10931309/ground-power-for-the-super-bowl http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10943131/delta-cte-work-together-to-reduce-gse-carbon-emissions-at-atl Hercules, JBT and Averest help repower 35 diesel belt and container loaders to electric. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:16:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10943131/delta-cte-work-together-to-reduce-gse-carbon-emissions-at-atl http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10940791/tronair-inc-global-military-gse-supplier Tronair is a global supplier of military aircraft ground support equipment. All Tronair products are available in optional paint colors, including NATO green, olive drab and gray. Products include: towbars; tripod and axle jacks; hydraulic power units... Fri, 10 May 2013 13:29:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10940791/tronair-inc-global-military-gse-supplier http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10940291/tld-displays-taxibot-at-dubai-airport-show Fuel savings from towing equipment could be tremendous since all aircraft spent an average of 21 minutes taxiing along the runway. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:42:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10940291/tld-displays-taxibot-at-dubai-airport-show http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10913448/tronair-ground-support-product-leader The JETPorter SoftCapture moves aircraft without straps, without touching the oleo strut and without the operator leaving the drivers seat. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:20:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10913448/tronair-ground-support-product-leader http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10895735/harlan-unveils-new-model-at-aviationpros-live Trans-Con Model HTSB is available with U.S./Euro emission-compliant engines Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:12:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10895735/harlan-unveils-new-model-at-aviationpros-live http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10888169/gse-with-chinese-characteristics Say what you will about the Chinese government, it sure knows how to make the planes run on time. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10888169/gse-with-chinese-characteristics http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10879764/three-reasons-for-safe-gse-operation The environment in which we work can be very dangerous at times. The correct attitude, safe work practices, and attentiveness make all the difference between a good day and a very bad one. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10879764/three-reasons-for-safe-gse-operation http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10863157/the-history-of-ground-support-equipment Ground Support Worldwide turns 20 years old with this issue. With one birthday in mind, we decided to take a look at many more GSE birthdays and celebrate some of the names behind the brand-names. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:34:00 -0600 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10863157/the-history-of-ground-support-equipment http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10854977/ Delta Air Lines installs seat belts in its ground support equipment as OSHA wants other airlines to follow suit and provide the same protection for ramp workers. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10854977/ http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10841356/fueling-gse-with-fuel-cells With a $2.5 million DOE grant, one company already successful within the material handling industry, attempts to power ground support equipment with hydrogen fuel cells. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10841356/fueling-gse-with-fuel-cells http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10838164/tld-demos-the-taxibot A different type of towbarless tractor promises to reduce fuel consumption, cut carbon emissions and protect aircraft from FOD damage while taxiing planes all the way to the runway. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10838164/tld-demos-the-taxibot http://www.aviationpros.com/blog/10837528/taxibot-demo-day We got a first-hand look at the Taxibot towing system during a special demonstration put on for the media on the Monday before Thanksgiving at Chateauroux Airport. Someday you can say you were a passenger of the very first jet towed by a... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:21:00 -0600 http://www.aviationpros.com/blog/10837528/taxibot-demo-day http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10828932/palmer-johnson-power-systems-partners-with-service-dealers New deal will provide service in Arizona and Colorado Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:02:42 -0600 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10828932/palmer-johnson-power-systems-partners-with-service-dealers http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10027436/douglas-equipment-ltd-aircraft-towing-tractors A complete range of towbarless and conventional aircraft towing tractors for handling all aircraft up to and including the A380, offering airlines and ground handling companies significant opportunities to reduce their operational costs and improve... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:38:00 -0600 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10027436/douglas-equipment-ltd-aircraft-towing-tractors http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10824177/tronair-inc-softcapture-jetporter Tronairs JP100SSC towbarless tug is equipped with the patented SOFTCAPTURE cradle which allows the tug operator to safely capture aircraft from the drivers seat without the use of straps on the strut or any part of the nose landing gear... Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:26:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10824177/tronair-inc-softcapture-jetporter http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10779917/ensure-safety-and-service-with-a-gse-inspection-program A well-managed daily GSE checklist program puts safety first, but customer service right behind. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10779917/ensure-safety-and-service-with-a-gse-inspection-program http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10783216/charlatte-of-america-unplugged The company's newest vehicle will come with a decidedly different feature - a fuel tank. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10783216/charlatte-of-america-unplugged http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10796222/full-service-asset-management-for-gse Rent, lease, trade-in, buy/sell or refurbish, Somerset GSE Finance, Ltd., specializes in cradle-to-grave financial services for the GSE industry. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10796222/full-service-asset-management-for-gse http://www.aviationpros.com/blog/10818560/push-backs-without-the-pushback-video Its certainly a possibility as a number of companies are trying to do just that. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/blog/10818560/push-backs-without-the-pushback-video http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10781363/corvus-nmc-wollard-launch-first-lithium-battery-powered-tow-tractor NMC-Wollard also plans to offer a lithium electric powertrain option to its MT3 Tow Tractor/Aircraft Pushback Tractor later this year Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:01:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10781363/corvus-nmc-wollard-launch-first-lithium-battery-powered-tow-tractor http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10363153/jbt-aerotech-jetway-systems-redesigned-pushback The 60,000-pound GVW, JBT AeroTech B600 pushback tractor, has been given a complete makeover with a new frame, three-person cab, Cummins Tier 4 engine, Kessler axles, ZF fully automatic transmission and service hatches providing easy access maintenance... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:38:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10363153/jbt-aerotech-jetway-systems-redesigned-pushback http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10026038/lektro-inc-electric-towing-vehicles LEKTRO, Inc., manufactures towbarless electric aircraft towing vehicles at the company's factory in Warrenton, Oregon. LEKTRO produces nine models of towbarless aircraft tugs, ranging in towing capacity from 28,000 to 180,000 pounds. Since inventing the... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:37:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10026038/lektro-inc-electric-towing-vehicles http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10027112/charlatte-of-america-t137-heavy-duty-tow-tractor This Charlatte tractor tows more than 20 tons. Charlatte has units in stock to help you meet upcoming environmental regulations. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:36:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10027112/charlatte-of-america-t137-heavy-duty-tow-tractor http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10026348/harlan-global-manufacturing-llc-hercules The Harlan Hercules is currently available in a 16,000- to 20,000-pound drawbar. Future line expansion will have these available in 12,000- to 25,000-pound drawbar. This heavy-duty unit is in use all over the globe and will take care of towing... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:35:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10026348/harlan-global-manufacturing-llc-hercules http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10027317/canadian-electric-vehicles-might-e-truck Electric powered utility vehicle with customized bed options. With an on-board battery charger and solid state speed controller, powered by a 72V, 225 Ah battery pack and an 16 or 35 hp AC motor, it has a field adjustable top speed of up to 25 mph. A zero... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:32:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10027317/canadian-electric-vehicles-might-e-truck http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10775950/tld-tmx-350-aircraft-tractor TLD introduces the TMX-350 medium size aircraft tractor with GVW 53,00061,600 pounds and DBP of 43,00047,200 pounds. For aircraft up to 660,000-pounds GATW, including the new B-787 and A350. Coordinated 4-wheel steering is standard for very tight... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10775950/tld-tmx-350-aircraft-tractor http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10775871/tronair-inc-electric-towbarless-tugs Tronair offers environmentally friendly electric towbarless tugs. Models include the JP30, JP75 and JP100 with towing capacities of 30,000 pounds, 75,000 pounds and 100,000 pounds, respectively. Move your units safely and efficiently with these rugged... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:23:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10775871/tronair-inc-electric-towbarless-tugs http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10775848/aero-specialties-electric-tow-tractor The Eagle Tugs eXL-16 Electric AWD/AWS Commercial Aircraft Tow Tractor features utilitarian characteristics that are unrivaled on the ramp. Capable of towing 115,000 pounds, the eXL-16 front-operated, three-seat tug features an 80V AC electric drive... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:08:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/product/10775848/aero-specialties-electric-tow-tractor