September 2005

Howard McKellip: Molding “Mission Ready Airmen”

Sept. 16, 2005

Over the past fifty years, Howard McKellip has watched AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment) develop into one of the most sophisticated career fields in the Air Force, here is his ...

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Thanks to YOU...

Sept. 16, 2005

It's important to recognize the pre-emptive measures the US Military and National Guard took, mobilizing a response to the impending disaster, before Hurricane Katrina made landfall...

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Winter Arsenal

Sept. 16, 2005

Global Ground Support not only won the USAF contract for its revolutionary deicers, but went above and beyond updating its training program and offering an interactive CD.

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Glycol Recovery in the Golden Horseshoe

Sept. 6, 2005

Air Canada Airlines leads the way in aircraft deicing fluid (ADF) managment in North America, reports Karen Reinhardt.

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Optimizing Processes

Sept. 6, 2005

In response to EU legislation and the changing needs of airlines, Munich Airport in Germany is launching a new ground handling company, explains Graham Newton.

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Operation Atlas

Sept. 6, 2005

Airports across the US have historically held emergency response excercises but Operation Atlas at Boston's Logan Airport is, to date, the largest drill of its kind, explains ...

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Editor's Note

Sept. 6, 2005

Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Part IV (CEPA), a Glycol Guideline of 100 mg/L was established. Since then, airports and airlines have worked to minimize Aircraft...

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Formidable Contender

Sept. 6, 2005

In reaction to the challenge from large, international airport services providers, European handling companies unite to form Aviance, writes Emily Refermat.

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Huff and Puff and Blowcarts

Sept. 6, 2005

One particular piece of equipment that came into being with the advent of the jet age was the "jet starter" also known as the huffer, blowcart, ground pneumatic source and some...

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Taking the Guesswork out of Ground Safety

Sept. 6, 2005

James K. Coyne, President of the National Air Transportation Association, outlines the benefits of incorporating the Safety Management System into an organization.

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Snow and Ice Control Chemicals for Airports Operations

Sept. 6, 2005

Proper management of snow and ice at airports is essential for on-time winter operations.

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Annette Murphy: Love of the Industry...

Sept. 6, 2005

Annette Murphy talks with GSM about the challenges and the close bonds formed during more than forty years in the industry.