October 2011

More content from October 2011

In last month’s column, I extolled the virtues, but also highlighted the problems with using the 4.2L Ford fuel-injected engine in GSE equipment. This month, I want to briefly...
Oct. 6, 2011
Corvus Energy
Corvus Energy plans to use this tug to test GSE powered with lithium-ion batteries. Two battery modules for a total of 13 kilowatts/hour power the tug.
You might not think a tugboat would have anything in common with a tug, but a Canadian lithium battery-maker is using lessons learned in marine applications to potentially provide...
Oct. 5, 2011
Leighton “Lee” M. Yohannan, Co-CEO, Rampmaster
Business BuzzThe International Air Transport Association reiterated the aviation industry’s commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and urged the European Union to abandon its plans...
Sept. 29, 2011
It’s a great question. Certainly not an easy one to hear. But it’s a question that’s been on my mind following a day-long meeting we had to discuss long-range planning for Ground...
Sept. 28, 2011
Steve Bowman
Jetstar, the Qantas low-cost subsidiary, has moved into the international market after establishing its domestic service. This flight is on a turnaround to Denpasar, Indonesia, a popular holiday destination.
Global demand for Western Australia’s mineral and energy deposits puts the airport in the right spot to cater to regional aviation.
Sept. 28, 2011
Your recent quality and performance data confirm an unacceptable trend. Last month you had damage to aircraft … and ground equipment … and people were injured. You identified ...
Sept. 28, 2011
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Trisoft Covers Inc. offers superior aircraft protection products to the private, commercial and military aviation sectors. Our unique patented designs and crosslink chemical-resistant...
Sept. 21, 2011
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The Entwistle MB-4 model 9330 is a rugged medium-sized aircraft tow tractor with a drawbar pull of 14,000 pounds. We have several of these units in stock and ready to ship. These...
Sept. 21, 2011
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Hammonds has announced the E-18, the company’s latest model in the lineup of electric-powered ODVs. Omni-directional capability and a footprint of only a 50-inch diameter make...
Sept. 20, 2011
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At Hercules, we can completely recycle your old belt loader, tow tractor, pushback or deicer to like-new condition for a fraction of the cost of a new piece of equipment. Our ...
Sept. 20, 2011
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Make: Equitech/FMC Model: B500 (Class V) Capacity: 50,000 DBP Tractor GVW: 65,000 pounds Condition: Reconditioned Warranty: 90 days against defective parts Price: $69,500
Sept. 19, 2011
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• 4,000-pound payload capacity trailer is designed to carry aircraft wing jacks only. • Hydraulically lowers to ground height. • Built-in ramp provides a 3-degree load angle for...
Sept. 19, 2011