IATA has updated key aviation manuals to align with industry regulations and best practices in cargo and ground operations. Changes include new classifications in Dangerous Goods and Battery Shipping Regulations, improved Live Animal transport standards, updated Airport Handling policies for contactless travel and unruly passengers, and enhanced Compassionate Transportation protocols for human and animal remains. The updates support digitalization, safety, and sustainability, with detailed reports available through IATA’s official channels.

Swissport has signed a five-year contract with Lufthansa Group to provide ground handling services at London Heathrow Airport. The agreement covers services for over 40 daily flights, including passenger handling, baggage management, and aircraft cleaning. Swissport is investing in new equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

The New Terminal One at JFK Airport will feature the world’s first centralized all-electric ground support equipment (GSE) fleet, enhancing sustainability and efficiency. This initiative, part of JFK’s $19 billion transformation, reduces costs, optimizes usage, and creates local jobs, setting a new benchmark for the aviation industry.

The MHL10 Maintenance High Lift Truck, with its efficient high-lifting capabilities, eco-friendly electric drive system, strong load-bearing capacity, and outstanding safety design, has become an indispensable and highly efficient tool in many industrial settings. Whether in warehouse centers, manufacturing production lines, construction sites, or heavy machinery maintenance, the MHL10 provides excellent support for maintenance operations. It not only improves work efficiency and reduces the risk of manual operations but also effectively lowers equipment maintenance costs, making it an important asset for enhancing productivity and ensuring safety.

As industrial automation and intelligence continue to advance, the MHL10 series of equipment will play an increasingly important role, offering businesses more efficient and safer solutions for equipment maintenance.

Aurrigo International is leading the adoption of intelligent Ground Support Equipment (iGSE) to modernize airport ground operations. By integrating automation, data analytics, and sustainable technologies, Aurrigo's solutions, such as the Auto DollyTug and other autonomous systems, aim to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and address operational challenges like labor shortages. CEO Professor David Keene emphasizes that iGSE represents a smarter, greener, and more connected approach to airside operations, positioning the aviation industry for a more sustainable future​.

In December 2024, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and China’s Premier Li Qiang jointly inaugurated the New Gwadar International Airport, a $240 million project funded by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Positioned as a cornerstone of regional connectivity and economic transformation, the airport highlights the deep strategic partnership between the two nations. During the ceremony, both countries signed 13 agreements in various sectors, including agriculture, technology, and education, further strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared development goals.

In a significant development, Damarel has been chosen by dnata Brazil to spearhead its digital transformation through the implementation of FiNDnet Enterprise, the latest edition of Damarel’s ground handling software suite.This marks a crucial milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Damarel a

A new report projects that the global airport ground handling market will grow at a CAGR of 9.7 per cent from 2024 to 2034.Market research company Visiongain valued the market at $37.2bn in a paper published last week.Forecasted to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of almost 10 per cent,

DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services, has unveiled its first, innovative mobile charging cart at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo in Las Vegas. DHL Express will be the first international express package carrier to implement mobile charg

Fuel generators at Schiphol are being replaced by 30 new electric Ground Power Units (e-GPUs), and the use of more electric systems that provide fresh air on board (PCAs) are being introduced, which are important steps towards emission-free ground handling at the airport.Aircraft parked at various p

The Latvian Hydrogen Association and Riga Airport are joining partners to promote the application of the hydrogen solution in the Latvian aviation industry by supporting the initiative of Hamburg Airport.Within the framework of the Interreg Baltic Sea Programme funding category “Green Mobility”, the

Upgrading the Airport Operational Database/Resource Management System (AODB/RMS),ADB SAFEGATE works closely with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to optimize resource allocation and improve operation efficiency.Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), ranking first among mainland China airp

Zagreb Airport proudly announces the implementation of XOPS FMS telematic, a cutting-edge solution poised to revolutionise electric consumption analysis on the new green equipment. In recognition of its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, Zagreb Airport has been awarded a

In line with the European Commission’s target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, the ground handling industry is actively working towards meeting these environmental objectives. A significant stride in this direction is the transition from conve

Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, has expanded its global network with five new locations in New Zealand which include: Thames Aerodrome (TMZ), and Albany Helipad in the North Island and Motueka Aerodrome (MZP), Oamaru Airport (OAM) and Nelson Airport (NSN) in th

The first electric ambulance for airport rescue services has entered service at Torino Airport.Turin is the first airport in Italy, and one of the first in Europe, to be equipped with a CO2-neutral vehicle to provide medical assistance to passengers and airport users.The electric ambulance is part o

The ibis Styles brand, renowned for its exceptional and unique designs at more than 560 hotels around the world, is growing thanks to a new addition at Munich Airport.The project officially got under way with the groundbreaking ceremony on May 30, 2023.The 358-room hotel is due to open in spring 202

Delta Air Lines workers and labor unions will hold a media event outside the carrier’s shareholder meeting in New York City on Thursday, June 15 at 7 a.m. ET.Delta workers and the unions they are seeking to join are supporting the shareholder adoption of a non-interference policy at the carrier. Sha

While a world filled with AI and robots may still seem like a distant future, the reality is that they have already become an integral part of various industries, aviation included.According to Jo Alex Tanem, CEO of Nordic Dino Robotics AB, the company behind the innovative Nordic Dino system for cl

NAFFCO Aviation, a division of NAFFCO Group and one of the largest producers and suppliers of safety solutions in the world showcased its innovative solutions that empower airports to be safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly during its participation at Dubai Airport Show 2023 recently.The pa