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    • MSP is the airline's second largest hub with more than 30 million passengers passing through the airport each year. Most are there to fly Delta, MSP's largest carrier that on peak days operates more than 400 departures to 120 nonstop destinations.
    Airports & Municipalities

    Delta Updates MSP Ground Control Center

    Steve Smith
    May 23, 2013
    Airline completes a $3.5 million renovation to ensure ramp operations run smoothly.
    Swissport International Ltd.
    Swissport International Ltd. provides ground services for 118 million passengers and 3.5 million metric tons of cargo annually at 189 airports and 37 countries - one less than before a court ruling stripped it of its business in Ukraine.
    Ground Handlers & Service Providers

    Swissport Loses Out In Ukraine … For Now

    Steve Smith
    May 23, 2013
    Court rules in favor of Ukraine International Airlines over a $30 million joint venture gone very wrong.
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    (ONLINE UPDATE) Swissport Fights Back

    Steve Smith
    May 23, 2013
    Win, lose or draw, Swissport International Ltd., intends to fight the verdict and re-enter the Ukrainian market.
    Commercial/Airline

    Airfares Drop, But Not Airline Tickets

    Steve Smith
    May 22, 2013
    A favorite writer of mine crunched a lot of data earlier this year and concluded that airfares had dropped by half over the past 30 years.But not that anyone has much noticed....
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    By focusing on a few important elements of behavior, however, such as our manual, visual, and mental performance, aircraft damages and employee injuries can be prevented.
    Ground Handlers & Service Providers

    How To Avoid Distractions On The Ramp Using The '3 Cs & A NO' Approach

    Kevin Crowley
    May 22, 2013
    By focusing on a few important elements of behavior, such as our visual, manual and mental performance, aircraft damages and employee injuries can be prevented.

    More content from May 2013

    Because of specialized training, personal skill and other important qualities, a solid, experienced GSE technician is a rare commodity.
    GSE Mx, Reman, Refurb, Overhaul

    Where To Find A Skilled GSE Technician

    Kenneth Devolpi
    May 22, 2013
    Without a well-trained GSE technician your equipment may not start, but your problems sure do.
    'If it doesn't have wings, and if it's not connected to the building,' Travis tells us, 'then it's basically our responsibility to take care of it.' That means overseeing about 8,000 pieces of GSE in 200 cities supported by 12 shops of mechanics from his offices in Fort Worth, TX.
    Commercial/Airline

    Travis Blair: 2013 Ground Support Team Leader

    Steve Smith
    May 22, 2013
    American Eagle Airlines' Travis Blair keeps 8,000 pieces of GSE running to service the company’s own regional flights and build a ground handling business to take care of other...
    Dale Miller
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    May 2013 News

    Steve Smith
    May 22, 2013
    Major Events in 2013May 19-2285th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition 2013Reno, NVJuly 29-Aug. 42013 EAA AirVenture OshkoshOshkosh, WIJuly 31-Aug. 012013 Deicing Management ...
    On game day, Landmark NEW had 320 aircraft parked on its ramp. Over the course of the weekend Landmark NEW serviced approximately 700 aircraft and brought in 28 extra line personnel from other Landmark locations to operate the service equipment.
    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    Ground Power For The Super Bowl

    Derek Rose
    May 22, 2013
    The power may have gone out after half-time, but power was flowing to hundreds of private aircraft morning, noon and night.
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    Accessory Maintenance

    Hangar Reel

    Hannay Reels Inc.
    April 24, 2013
    Designed specifically for ceiling installation, the CR6600 Series remote control hangar reel keeps electrical cable and hose up and out of reach, yet easily accessible. This features...
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    Heating/Cooling Equipment

    Aircraft Heaters

    Kocoverk International AB
    April 23, 2013
    Aircraft heaters from Kocoverk International feature 12 different models; 42KW to 200KW capacity; trailer- or bridge-mounted; stainless steel heat exchangers; five-year warranty...
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    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    400 Hz Central Systems

    MCM Engineering, Inc.
    April 23, 2013
    MCM Engineering has developed a complete line of products designed for 400 Hz central systems - frequency converters (rotary and solid-state), gate boxes, line drop compensators...
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    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    28VDC Ground Power Units

    Unitron Power Systems
    April 23, 2013
    Unitron’s 28VDC GPU provides 600 amps continuous output power, with starting currents from 1,600-2,000 amps depending upon input voltage available for alternate input configurations...
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    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    GPUs, Air Starts, PCA Hose & Fittings

    U.S. Airmotive GSE
    April 17, 2013
    U.S. Airmotive GSE has been serving the aerospace industry since 1963 with its extensive inventory and off the shelf same-day delivery. A one-stop shop for your PCA and heating...
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    GSE

    Hydraulic Power Unit

    Tronair Inc.
    March 11, 2013
    The Tronair 67 Series, Tier 3, 130-hp diesel engine driven, phosphate ester, hydraulic power unit is designed for use on the P-8, BBJ, 737, Gulfstream and Global Express. Call...
    Jetgo Rj 10876253
    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    Diesel-Hybrid GPU

    AERO Specialties
    Feb. 8, 2013
    The JetGo line of diesel-hybrid ground power units are an advanced solution for aircraft DC power needs; and have become extremely popular with military and commercial operations...
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    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    400 Hz Single Jacket Cable Assemblies

    ITW GSE J&B Aviation
    Nov. 30, 2012
    J&B Aviation has built its reputation on our quality cables. The J&B Aviation Modular 400 Hz Cable Assemblies provide the best design with the maximum number of options. Our streamlined...
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    GSE Distributors, Suppliers & Manufacturers

    Diesel/Lithium GPU

    Start Pac
    Nov. 2, 2012
    Start Pac’s Ranger is the only diesel-powered GPU to use Start Pac’s lithium ion batteries. The Ranger is equipped with an American-made two-cylinder, 14-horsepower diesel engine...
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    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    PCA Adapter

    HALL Technical Services, LLC
    Oct. 8, 2012
    The company manufactures 8-inch PCA aircraft adapters in nylon and metal, with or without screens. Handle assemblies are universal and the EPDM gasket is the best on the market...
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    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    Multipurpose GPU

    Oskhosh AeroTech
    April 23, 2012
    The Jetpower® D90 Diesel GPU will service a narrow- to mid-body commercial aircraft, and with the 28V DC option the unit can service RJ-type aircraft. For military applications...
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    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    Non-Metallic PCA Adapters

    Sage Parts
    April 23, 2012
    Sage Parts RAMPTECH MB828 and MB845 PCA adapters are setting a new standard for performance. With their patented non-metallic design, RAMPTECH PCA adapters are specifically engineered...
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    GPUs, PCAs, Power Carts & Accessories

    PCA Hose Trolley

    Metroplex Conveyor & Services
    Oct. 24, 2011
    100 percent stainless steel hose trolleys secure rigid or layflat ducting that allows fast and easy deployment and storage while dramatically extending hose life. Trolleys mount...