May 2005

A Little Bit of History

May 18, 2005

After WWII, aircraft still used reciprocating engines, and hydraulic systems operated at 1,500-2,000psi. Aircraft cabins were still cooled on the ground, using auxiliary units...

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Getting Fueled Up About Fuel Cells

May 18, 2005

From news reports, business journals and even our President, it is predicted that hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles may soon be part of our everyday lives.

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Aviation Ground Support Equipment: The Forgotten Enabler

May 18, 2005

The Army's stock of aviation ground support equipment is aging and falling into disrepair.

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Editor's Note

May 3, 2005

The subject of ramp safety is certainly not a new topic. Yet as the aviation industry continues to grow and become more sophisticated (and expensive), so too has ground handling...

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Learning the Business from the Ramp to the Boardroom

May 3, 2005

Taking GAT Airline Ground Support from a local company to a thriving multi-state enterprise, Jean O. Raines didn't let obstacles like gender or lack of knowledge stop her. With...

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Publisher's Note

May 3, 2005

It is no secret that China has officially become the next new frontier in aviation, surpassing Japan, it is now the second largest aviation market, following only the US.

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Top 10 Time Wasters

May 3, 2005

So you want to get more out of ground support, but can't find the time to do it? The secret is to free your time and the rest will follow. Once you identify your own personal ...

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Airshow Downunder

May 3, 2005

The idea of an airshow is a candy feast for the enthusiast, by Steve Bowman.

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Making a Case for Hydrogen in the GSE Industry

May 3, 2005

Hydrogen-powered vehicles in the Ground Support Equipment Industry may be emerging in the not-so-distant future, writes Brian Weeks.

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Hemmed In

May 3, 2005

Having gotten a bit of depression off my mind in my last article on present conditions in our industry I can go back to other ruminations.

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Determining Value when Buying Used GSE

May 3, 2005

Although not wholeheartedly embraced by the industry, the surplus GSE market has a lot to offer.

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Judith Sullivan: The View From the Top

May 3, 2005

Supervisor, Training Instructor Judith Sullivan's approach to life is to face challenges head on, give it your all and never give up.