October 2016

Electric Tow Tractor
Jan. 29, 2019
The Nandan GSE Electric Baggage Tractor is designed to tow baggage carts from the airport terminal to the aircraft and vice versa. They are also used in outdoor areas when environmental...
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Carolina GSE is your one-stop GSE source for Tronair GSE, JetPorter towbarless electric aircraft tugs, equipment parts, and support.
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Oct. 13, 2016
Worth the wait, this year's event has a lot to look forward to.
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Oct. 13, 2016
It is with great excitement that I introduce myself as the new editor of Ground Support Worldwide.I’m eager to get to know all of you, and I intend to meet as many of you as possible...
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Oct. 13, 2016
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EnerSys
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Oct. 13, 2016
Despite the cost and environmental advantages of battery-powered ground support equipment, most baggage tractors and belt loaders in operation still rely on diesel power. Southwest...
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Oct. 13, 2016
Rhode Island-based company acquires TUG, Douglas and Premier. What does this mean for you?
Avfuel
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Oct. 13, 2016
The most successful organizations are a result of collaboration and cooperation. In other words; it is the people that make the difference and a well versed ground services team...
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Oct. 13, 2016
Airlines today often find themselves between a rock and a hard place, on one hand they have very little control over the manner in which their unit load devices (ULD) are being...
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Oct. 13, 2016
Salt Lake City Department of Airports overcomes challenges to successfully launch one of the nation’s first comprehensive end-of-runway deicing programs.
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Sept. 26, 2016
AxleTech is introducing the TA277, a rigid axle for baggage and cargo tractors with short wheel bases. The TA277 axle is a replacement for the TA267 axle model and features a ...
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Sept. 20, 2016
Aeroservicios USA carries all lines of pushbacks from the smallest to the biggest GT-110 or towbarless Expediter 160. We also carry different lines of used Lektro Electric towbarless...
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Sept. 16, 2016
The acquisition of ASIG, an aviation services provider and a leading independent fuelling services provider, is for an enterprise value of $202 million from owner BBA Aviation...
Beumer Group
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Aug. 26, 2016
Resolution 753 on baggage tracking comes into effect in June 2018. The full details of Resolution 753 are available on the IATA website but, put simply, it says that ‘IATA members...
Miami-Dade Aviation Department
Miami International Airport has added 108 self-service passport control kiosks to its facility in recent years.
Aug. 26, 2016
Airlines are restarting service from the U.S. to Cuba for the first time in 50 years, but questions remain about demand and how airports will be impacted.
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Aug. 9, 2016
Following the success of the TD500 GSE Cabin Heater, Therm Dynamics has introduced the TD500 IDF. This portable standalone heater is designed to preheat engines and thaw frozen...
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Aug. 9, 2016
New to Hudson Bearings' extensive line of heavy duty air cargo ball transfers, the Air Cargo Interchangeable Flying Saucer Ball Transfer Unit combines discrete functionality with...
Kubota Engines America
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Long time engine maker Kubota has expanded their product line into GSE. Their Spark Ignited line of engines offer fuel-efficiency in gas, propane, natural gas or dual fuel configuration...
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July 14, 2016
Readers of AMT and other FAA colleagues occasionally inquire about how I stay current on trends and news related to aviation maintenance and other aviation safety matters. I always...
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Model MB4 has a 16,000 lbs. DBP rating.
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140 has 8,000 to 14,000 lbs. DBP ratings. It’s a low profile, multi-purpose tow tractor with a low center of gravity—ideal for corporate, regional jet and FBO duties. Model 140...
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May 10, 2016
JBT supplies towable, diesel driven power carts designed to supply 400 Hz AC, 270v DC, and 28v DC power to military fighter and cargo aircraft of all types. JBT supplies combination...
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Jan. 20, 2016
The JP125S electric towbarless tug can move aircrafts of 125,000-lbs with a cradle capacity of 12,500-lbs.
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Sept. 15, 2015
We carry different types of Push-Back Tractors for a wide variety of aircrafts. We recondition, (making them 100 % operational) or overhaul (adapting them to new 0.00 hours) from...
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Aug. 14, 2015
The HLV-2557 highlift truck has a 6,000-pound payload capacity and can service aircraft door sill heights up to 325 inches. Mounted on ULSD or Export model diesel chassis. Available...
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David Clark Series 9900 Wireless Communication System for Pushback OperationsSeries 9900 Wireless Systems for pushback operations are designed to provide ground crews with enhanced...
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Nov. 10, 2014
The TE.208 baggage/tow tractor is a battery-powered, four-wheel towing vehicle with enough power to provide a superior alternative to a full-size baggage tractor for those operations...
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Sept. 29, 2014
More Safety, More Space, More Revenue! 100 percent visual control around the aircraft. No knocks. No collisions. No towbars. And optimum use of limited space! Only Mototok aircraft...
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The XL-series of pushback tractors from Eagle Tugs feature standard 4WD/4WS for superior control of all narrow-body aircraft, in all weather conditions. The XL-series is backed...
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In 1969, Eagle revolutionized the air cargo industry by designing the Bob Tail all-weather, high-speed cargo tractor. With its combination of power, reliability and overall performance...
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The Rofan ZH5 is capable of towing loads up to 35 tonnes. With a drawbar pull of more than 20,000 N and equipped with the 64 kW Deutz TD2012 engine, the ZH5 can be used for heavy...
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The JBT AeroTech B400e electric pushback tractor is designed to handle all RJ’s and narrow-body aircraft including the B757. Outstanding features include an 80-volt AC electrical...
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The CHALLENGER 700 is a conventional aircraft tractor that is capable to handle pushback, repositioning and maintenance towing of all widebody aircraft including a fully loaded...
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Northwestern/ Wollard Model 140D Pushback Tractor- Low Profile Design- Powered by a Perkins 4.236 Diesel Engine- Automatic Transmissiom- Dual Rear Wheels- Like New Only 75 Hours...
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Jan. 25, 2013
MB-2 53,000 pound towing and push back tractor. All wheel drive and all wheel steer. Cummins 5.9 diesel. Auto transmission. Fully refurbished and ready to work.
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A conventional, four-wheel drive and four-wheel steer tractor for all wide-body aircraft presently in service. Equipped with fully automatic transmission, SCHOPF's heaviest and...
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The CT5 comes with a choice of two gas engines - either a Ford four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine or a four-cylinder Kubota. It also is available with a Kubota diesel engine. A Paillard...
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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...
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Sept. 7, 2012
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...
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Sept. 7, 2012
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...
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The MULAG GSE product range offers customers a good choice of innovative concepts, such as hybrid drives, LPG or CNG drives and fuel cell drives that are all suitable for reliable...
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The Bliss-Fox F1-150 aircraft pushback and extended towing tractor is designed in Australia for both pushback and extended towing of fully laden aircraft from 110-182 tons. This...
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Davin Inc has various size pushback tractors available for long- and short-term leasing.
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The Lift-A-Loft APV (All-Propose Vehicle) is designed to withstand the demands of a hectic ramp environment. The APV can be configured in several different versions, such as high...
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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...
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LEKTRO's 8800 series is the workhorse of FBOs and militaries worldwide. With a towing capacity of up to 120,000 lbs and a low-profile, sit down operation, the 8800 series will...
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Tronair offers environmentally friendly JETporter electric towbarless tugs. Models include the JP30, JP75, JP100S, JP125S with towing capacities of 30,000, 75,000, 100,000 and...