To meet the growth demands of airports and ground support operations, Global Ground Support has launched the GTV-5000 equipment. With intelligent technology and reliable engineering design, this equipment simplifies the fluid transfer process, shortens the operation downtime, and helps achieve environmental protection goals.

To support Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny’s Lima concert as part of his international tour (originating in Santiago de Chile and heading to Medellín, Colombia), Talma successfully managed over 400 tonnes of import and export cargo. The operation involved handling four charter flights (two inbound, two outbound) at Jorge Chavez International Airport, requiring close coordination with logistics operator Magusa and cargo airline Atlas Air.

Changi Airport has officially put two autonomous baggage tractors into live operations after nearly 5,000 trial trips, with the launch officiated by Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling, reflecting the country’s commitment to smart airport technologies. Equipped with multiple sensors and cameras, the tractors operate in designated airside AV zones under remote monitoring for safety.

Oshkosh AeroTech has delivered the 7,000th LEKTRO series equipment, the LEKTRO 88i electric tug without a boom, to its long-term partner, Atlantic Aviation. This equipment is suitable for the precise scheduling of commercial, military and general aviation aircraft. It features environmentally friendly and efficient operation, and is equipped with an upgraded electric drive control, a larger capacity battery and a driver-friendly cockpit layout.

SAASA Company will receive ground handling equipment worth a total of 4.2 million US dollars in two batches. This year, 20 pieces of equipment worth 2.2 million US dollars will be delivered, and next year, 10 pieces of equipment worth 2 million US dollars will be delivered.

Global step-free aircraft boarding ramp leader Aviramp is on track to hit the £10 million annual sales mark and break its pre-pandemic record, driven by a highly successful third quarter. During July-September, the company secured contracts with nine airports and operators worldwide, including a nearly £500,000 deal with Delta Airlines and a £525,000 order from Australia’s Sunshine Coast Airport. With around 750 of its ramps in global use, Aviramp’s products – featuring non-slip surfaces and solar-powered options – address the aviation industry’s key needs for sustainability and improved passenger experience, especially for those with reduced mobility, while cutting airport turnaround times. The firm, a holder of the Queen’s Award for International Trade, supplies ramps to regions including the Caribbean, South America, Australia, Canada and the UK.

Nagpur Airport, which is strategically located in central India, is undergoing a major expansion supported by a ₹7,000 crore (US$ 850 million) investment from GMR, with the goal of enhancing its pivotal position in India’s aviation sector. Goldair Handling India (Nagpur) Private Limited, a fully Greek-owned enterprise, has launched comprehensive ground handling services at the airport to bolster its role as a key connectivity hub in central India, covering ramp operations, passenger and baggage handling, cargo management and other airport support services. Alexandros Fourlas, the company's Vice Chairman, stated that the move aligns with the airport’s growth vision and aims to set new standards for service quality, operational safety and efficiency in India’s fast-growing aviation industry.

Safeport provided ground support for the iconic Airbus A380 at Beja Airport for the second time. This service's A380 was operated by a global airline and carried by Hi Fly, arriving in Beja from Dresden, Germany. The Safeport team is responsible for the full range of ground services, including the supply of ground support equipment, aircraft towing, drinking water replenishment, restroom services, aircraft cleaning, and comprehensive airport logistics coordination, etc.

NAHCO has secured two long-term ground handling contracts with Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone. Specifically, NAHCO will service Afrijet’s Port Harcourt-Lagos flights for three years until 2027, and provide ground handling services for Air Sierra Leone at Lagos airport under a five-year contract lasting until 2029. Company executives Prince Saheed Lasisi and Olumuyiwa Olumekun highlighted NAHCO’s benchmark-setting service standards and long-term commitment to quality. These contracts represent significant progress for NAHCO in its goal of covering nearly all ground operations for international flights in and out of Nigeria.

Global Ground Support has announced that the production and delivery of the vehicles covered by its $10.8 million U.S. defense contract will take place in the first half of 2025.A company spokesman commented on the significance of this deal, stating that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) orders have

The first all-electric aircraft dining car in North America, the CT6000E, jointly developed by Mallaghan and International Motors, made its debut in Boston. The ceremony was attended by several local officials and the vehicle will be operated by DO & CO.

PrimeFlight has officially entered the European cargo handling market through the acquisition of Airworld Handling. As the largest independent cargo and mail handler at London Heathrow Airport (a top European cargo hub), Airworld has its own Border Inspection Point (BIP).

Celebi has achieved significant business growth at Budapest Airport, adding over 200 employees in the past two years, which has driven a 85.7% increase in cargo volume and a 15.9% rise in the number of serviced flights.

dnata has invested 3 million US dollars to transform Orlando Airport into a benchmark project for "future terminal" ground services in the United States, equipping it with 14 fully electric ground support equipment (GSE), and integrating advanced technologies such as a digital operation platform, telematics, virtual reality training, and anti-collision systems.

ATL Partners has announced the acquisition of SkyMark and Rampmaster, integrating the two industry leaders into a global specialty vehicle equipment platform focused on aviation solutions, refueling systems and GSE markets. Both companies will retain their management teams and brand identities, serving as the first investments of ATL’s latest fund, ATL Fund III. The partnership aims to leverage synergies between the two businesses, with ATL supporting growth through expanded offerings, deeper customer relationships and strategic acquisitions, while leveraging its sector expertise to tap into the GSE market’s growth potential.

Swissport has officially launched ground services at Frankfurt Airport, initially providing services for early flights of Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Polish Airlines, covering Terminals 1 and 2.

IATA has updated its 2025 cargo and ground handling manuals to keep pace with evolving industry standards, regulatory adjustments, and operator requirements, covering five key documents including DGR, BSR, LAR, AHM and CTM. The revisions involve expanded dangerous goods catalogs, upgraded battery shipping rules, optimized animal transport specifications, updated airport handling protocols, and refined compassionate transportation guidelines, with a total of over 350 changes reflecting the industry’s priorities of digitalisation and sustainability. In addition, IATA’s ONE Source platform offers free industry access to relevant resources, helping to improve the handling efficiency of special cargo shipments.

The New Terminal One at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport is scheduled to be put into use next year and will become the world's first airport terminal to adopt a centralized all-electric ground support equipment (GSE) shared fleet, which is provided by TCR and shared by ground staff.

Swissport has reached a cooperation agreement with Lufthansa Group, providing comprehensive ground services including passenger services, apron operations, and baggage management for over 40 daily flights at London Heathrow Airport. The cooperation period lasts until 2030 and covers four airlines including Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.

Safeport has provided comprehensive ground support for the Airbus A380 at Beja Airport for the second time, following its historic first support for Hi Fly’s A380 (9H-MIP) in 2018. The latest serviced A380, operated by Global Airlines and ferried by Hi Fly, arrived from Dresden, Germany. Safeport’s team undertook a full range of ground handling services, including GSE provision, aircraft towing, water and lavatory services, cleaning, and logistics coordination. This operation reaffirms Safeport’s excellence in handling large passenger aircraft, strengthens its industry leadership, and builds on its past experience with the A380, which previously made a notable appearance for a coral reef conservation campaign.