Fortbrand will manage the electric ground support shared fleet at Kennedy Airport's T6.

Kennedy Airport (JMP) have selected Fortbrand Company to implement a new ground handling equipment sharing management model at Terminal 6. This model aims to address the problems of equipment duplication, low efficiency, congestion on the apron, and unnecessary emissions that have arisen from each ground handling agent providing independent aircraft fleets for the services of different airline customers.

Each gantry at Terminal 6 will be equipped with unified equipment resources, which can be shared by all ground service agents operating in this terminal in a shared mode. JMP and Fortbrand will ensure operational compliance through real-time monitoring and tracking, and maximize safety and operational efficiency. On-site and remote charging stations will ensure the availability of equipment at all times, and the on-board remote information system will transmit real-time data such as the GPS location of the equipment, battery status, authorized drivers, speed control, and maintenance reports. The all-electric ground service equipment team at Terminal 6 is expected to reduce approximately 2,500 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually through the shared mode, and significantly improve equipment utilization efficiency. Karen Ali, the Chief Operating Officer of JMP, said: "The future all-electric ground service aircraft fleet jointly managed and maintained by us, Fortbrand and our partners, will completely transform the operating experience of airlines, demonstrating our commitment to implementing sustainable operational practices throughout the terminal building."

Jared Villano, the CEO of Fortbrand, stated: "Fortbrand was established in New York 40 years ago with the aim of serving local airports. This collaboration with JMP to provide critical equipment, maintenance and fleet management services for the Kennedy Airport T6 terminal building is a source of great excitement for us." The T6 terminal building is currently under construction and is planned to be launched in two phases: The first batch of bridge facilities will be opened next year, and the overall project is expected to be completed in 2028.