Luxcargo Handling has achieved an operational digital upgrade by adopting IBS iCargo CTO, enabling digital priority business functions such as barcode scanning operations (including real-time data collection). This move will increase its data-driven processes, enhance real-time visibility and controllability of operations, and help accelerate the paperless process, achieve digitalization of workflows through mobile enhancements, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This technology platform will also serve as the foundation for its adoption of new industry standards such as IATA ONE Record. Luxcargo Handling's executive Sebastien Bauce stated that collaborating with IBS Software can leverage digitalization to improve ground handling service efficiency, and updating the old system can enhance operational and data visibility. Radhesh Menon, the relevant official of IBS Software, expressed his anticipation for Luxcargo Handling to activate new digital capabilities and continue to

Oshkosh AeroTech and Averest jointly launched the battery-powered AmpCart charging platform. This platform can supply power to eGSE (electric ground support equipment) in any area of the aircraft stand without the need to modify the power grid, thereby reducing the cost of airport electrification. This product integrates the technical and operational advantages of both parties and will help the aviation industry achieve zero-emission transformation and the popularization of eGSE.

After realizing that the electrification modification of diesel vehicles was only a short-term solution, entrepreneur Toon Mertens founded the brand Shire, which focuses on the research and development of ground electric support equipment for aviation. Recently, Shire successfully launched its first series of electric luggage/goods tow trucks. Through customized research and development, Shire avoided the limitations of the traditional modification model. The products have achieved a dual upgrade in terms of intelligence and practicality, and it plans to further expand the product line and introduce modular upgrade solutions, aiming to provide efficient, safe and sustainable green solutions for the aviation industry. It is expected to drive the entire industry to move towards a more efficient and sustainable new stage.

Garsite showcased its new towing tractors at the NBAA-BACE exhibition, featuring two main variants. The standard ramp-ready model, built with a heavy-duty carbon steel body, is equipped with either a gasoline or diesel engine, an automatic transmission, and delivers a 5,000-pound drawbar pull. A special spec unit, displayed in the venue lobby, stands out with a powerful 850-horsepower Dodge Hellcat V8 supercharged engine. Terry Bosserman, Garsite’s Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted that the towing tractor is engineered to meet the highest standards of ground operations, focusing on safety, performance, efficiency, reliability, and durability. Key configurations including hydraulic steering, LED lighting, disc brakes, a heavy-duty rear axle, and an integrated fire suppression system ensure the equipment supports safe and efficient ground operations in various environments.

SAASA has expanded its partnership with Air France-KLM by launching passenger services, ramp operations and dispatch support for three daily flights at Mexico City's Benito Juarez Airport since October 1, with an investment of over $3.4 million in modern ground support equipment. Having entered the Mexican market via the acquisition of Globalia Handling in 2022, SAASA already provides handling services for Air France-KLM in Peru and serves other clients like Iberia, Hainan Airlines and UPS across Mexican airports. SAASA’s CEO highlighted that this cooperation marks the company’s consolidated international market position, with a commitment to delivering operational excellence.

dnata has reached a cooperation agreement with the Silk Way Group of Azerbaijan to establish a joint venture responsible for the operation services of the Arat International Airport. The joint venture will be officially launched in 2027 when the airport commences operations. The Arat International Airport is located in the Arat Free Economic Zone, with an annual cargo handling capacity of over 500,000 tons planned. It is expected that the average annual growth rate of cargo volume will reach 5% in the next ten years. The airport is equipped with 18 parking stands and a 4,000-meter runway, among other complete facilities. The joint venture will gradually expand its business, initially focusing on cargo and ground support services, and subsequently extending to diverse services such as aviation catering and freight forwarding, aiming to build a "one-stop aviation service platform". The project is expected to create over 1,000 jobs and cultivate professional talents for the aviation indus

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On October 26, Swissport launched passenger and ramp services at New Chitose Airport, supporting Eastar Jet's daily flights between Sapporo and Busan. As a key step in its northern Japan expansion, Swissport has invested in winter-specific GSE and created 50 seasonal jobs for local workers, ensuring safe and efficient operations during Hokkaido's winter tourism peak.

Gatwick Ground Services (GGS) has achieved notable operational upgrades since deploying eight Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyors last year. The system has cut manual baggage handling, enhanced workplace safety, optimized aircraft turnarounds and resource efficiency, and supported BA Euroflyer’s transition from containerised to bulk baggage loading – a move to boost fuel efficiency and address capacity gaps at destination airports. Initially met with scepticism by Gatwick ramp staff due to perceived complexity, the conveyors gained widespread acceptance after phased training, with handlers later relying on the equipment for daily tasks. The system has reduced staff injuries, streamlined resource allocation, lowered baggage damage rates, and proved robust in operations, with TCR providing reliable maintenance. GGS and Power Stow plan to extend their partnership by trialling the Tail Loader.

Assaia's 2025 AI Turnaround Report highlights the remarkable operational enhancements brought by its AI technology to adopting airports. Key achievements include a 25% reduction in departure delays, a 5% improvement in gate efficiency, and the capacity to handle one extra flight per day for every 20 gates, with average departure delays cut to just three minutes. In Europe, airports using Assaia's solution reported 12-minute departure delays—6 minutes below the regional average of 18 minutes—resulting in nearly $600 in savings per turnaround and over $70 million in annual savings for large airports.

KLM has finalized a two-year collective labour agreement (CLA) (effective retroactively from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2027) with five trade unions (CNV, De Unie, FNV, NVLT, VKP) representing its ground staff. The agreement includes a 3.25% cumulative salary increase (implemented in three phases), one-time net payments for full-time employees, and permanent benefits such as the extended "80-90-100 scheme" for older workers and the Early Retirement Scheme for those in physically demanding roles. It also adjusts the profit-sharing scheme, adds a technician-specific addendum, and modernizes the social plan. Negotiations took multiple stages, with final consensus reached after involving an external intermediary. The unions will now submit the CLA to their members for approval.

Aviator renews its ground handling contract with Turkish Airlines at Helsinki Airport, extending a partnership initiated in 2023. The renewed deal retains Aviator’s provision of passenger handling, ramp operations and de-icing services for 60 monthly Turkish Airlines flights. Kimmo Holopainen of Aviator Finland cites service quality as a key competitive advantage, while noting the alliance’s long-standing collaboration with the carrier since 2012 at Copenhagen Airport.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has introduced the "Deep Turnaround" system, which is deeply integrated with the airport's digital twin platform. This system can directly connect operational data to the digital twin system, providing support for the analysis and optimization of the entire flight support process, real-time operation tracking, and intelligent decision-making. Initially, this system will be deployed at some boarding gates, and its application scope will be gradually expanded in the future. Representatives from the Aviation Solutions Department and Canadian Airlines have stated that this system helps improve airport operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, while also enhancing the accuracy of insights into flight turnaround processes and predicted departure times.

The world's leading ground handling service provider WFS and Brismes Airlines have reached a cooperation agreement through a competitive bidding process involving deep participation of airlines at the terminal building. They will provide comprehensive ground handling services for the new Terminal 1 of JFK Airport. The services cover both onboard (passenger check-in, baggage handling, etc.) and off-board (professional teams, application of electric ground handling equipment, etc.) scenarios, adhering to the principles of "efficiency, safety, and excellence", to assist the airport in its green transformation. Both parties will obtain operation permits and sign direct agreements with the airlines, and simultaneously create multiple job opportunities. Terminal 1 is the core of the $1.9 billion JFK renovation project by the New York-New Jersey Port Authority, and it will be equipped with North America's first shared electric ground handling equipment fleet, helping the Port Authority achiev

Aviramp, a leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer headquartered in Telford, has unveiled the solar-powered ChairLifter, specifically designed for Electric Mobility Aids (EMAs) such as wheelchairs. Equipped with a custom hydraulic platform, the device enables automated operations that eliminate manual lifting, reducing equipment damage risks, enhancing ground staff safety, and improving loading efficiency.

Avinor and Norconsult will conduct a feasibility study looking at hydrogen infrastructure for airports and is inviting industry participants to submit ideas and solutions.

dnata has deployed more than 100 ground support vehicles at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to move aircraft safely and efficiently across the static and flying displays.

Aviator Airport Alliance has been selected by Tunisian carrier Nouvelair to provide ground handling services at Helsinki Airport, encompassing passenger handling, ramp operations, and de-icing.

David Keene, the CEO of Aurrigo International, a global provider of intelligent airport solutions, has called on the aviation industry stakeholders to advocate for a transformation of the ground support industry by adopting "Intelligent Ground Support Equipment (iGSE)". As Keene's new operational model, iGSE integrates advanced connectivity technologies, which can enhance operational efficiency, shorten aircraft turnaround times, improve reliability, and reduce environmental impact. Keene pointed out that the core value of iGSE will be realized through three dimensions: automation (reducing human errors and improving speed), data analysis (optimizing resource allocation and assisting decision-making), and sustainability (integrating environmental protection technologies and reducing emissions). He emphasized that this transformation is not only about technological upgrades but also an inevitable requirement for the industry to better serve airlines, passengers, and the planet.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has received numerous requests for the establishment of a regulatory framework for autonomous ground support equipment, but the agency advocates for the creation of global uniform standards at the international level (through the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO).