The Auckland Airport (OAK) has recently launched its first batch of 5 all-electric shuttle buses, provided by RIDE Company. These vehicles will serve the parking areas for airport passengers and staff. This is a key measure for the airport to reduce its transportation emissions, helping it comply with California's electric vehicle regulations. Over the next ten years, it will gradually achieve 100% zero emissions for the shuttle buses. The buses feature an exclusive eco-friendly paint design created by a local design firm. The related procurement and charging infrastructure construction has received support from multiple special grants from the US federal government and California, with a total funding of approximately $2.7 million, laying the foundation for the airport's green transformation.

dnata has launched the "Station of Tomorrow" at Orlando International Airport, a $3 million initiative that sets a new benchmark for its U.S. operations. The project features a fully electric ground support fleet and advanced technology systems, significantly boosting efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. In addition to enhancing the passenger experience, the station will create 50 new local jobs. The milestone project is supported by key partners including Lufthansa Group, with Discover Airlines serving as the launch customer.

Aviator Airport Alliance (a top Nordic independent airport ground handler, part of Avia Solutions Group) signed its first contract with Tunisian airline Nouvelair last month to provide full ground handling services (passenger/ramp handling, de-icing) at Helsinki Airport. Nouvelair, Tunisia’s second-largest carrier, operates weekly charters between Helsinki and Monastir with Airbus A320/A320 Neo fleets and aims to expand its Finnish market presence. The partnership leverages Aviator’s reliability and quality to support Nouvelair’s growth, building on the airline’s prior collaborations with other Avia Solutions Group members.

The East Midlands Airport in the UK has converted the fuel for all of its approximately 60 ground operation vehicles (including fire engines, snow removal vehicles, etc.) to bio-diesel (HVO) made from waste vegetable oil.

This article focuses on aircraft corrosion, which is a hidden risk in the aviation industry. It analyzes the causes (metal oxidation, environmental factors such as deicing fluid/salt fog), main types (electrochemical corrosion, pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion, fretting corrosion), and hazards (damaging the fuselage / avionics systems, increasing maintenance costs, and causing safety incidents). It emphasizes that the core of prevention lies in proactive measures. Key measures include closely monitoring high-prone corrosion areas, regularly cleaning the aircraft (avoiding the risk of infrequent cleaning), and mentioning that professional service solutions such as robotic cleaning equipment can enhance the efficiency of prevention and ultimately ensure flight safety and reduce operating costs.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has recently added 32 new GSE units to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, including container pallet loaders, transporters, belt loaders, and ACUs supplied by Oshkosh, TLD, and Guinault. The move aims to enhance ground handling capacity for the airport’s newly built Terminal 3, following the airline’s initial delivery of new GSE in January this year. This supplementary procurement will further improve the airport’s ground support system to meet operational demands post-terminal expansion.

To meet the surging travel demands during the summer season and to expand its cooperation with companies like Singapore Airlines, the European ground handling company Aviapartner plans to recruit over 100 ground staff at Brussels Airport.

On May 15th, the Indian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (BCAS) revoked the operating license of the Indian subsidiary of Turkish Çelebi Aviation Holdings, citing national security reasons (or related to the tense situation between India and Pakistan). To ensure operational continuity, the Mumbai Jatapati Shivaji International Airport (CSMIA) designated IndoThai as the temporary ground service provider for a period of three months, taking on core operations such as luggage handling and aircraft pushback. Çelebi employees will transfer to IndoThai according to the original terms, and the related ground support equipment (GSE) will be leased by IndoThai. The Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) will launch a long-term ground service provider bidding process, and the results are expected to be determined within three months. Çelebi responded that it has always operated in compliance and has not received any relevant safety warnings, and is cooperating with the Indian authorities

SATS Group member Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched a GSE fuel upgrade at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Replacing conventional fuels with HVO100 biofuel, the initiative will cut the airport's GSE carbon emissions by 80%, covering all GSE supporting over 2,850 annual flights. WFS will buy 400,000+ liters of HVO100 (a waste-derived renewable diesel) from Campus, meeting 82% of its GSE's annual energy needs. The "plug-and-play" fuel requires no equipment modification. This aligns with SATS' ESG goals, following WFS' HVO trial at London Heathrow to support the airport's 2030 zero-emission vehicle target.

British autonomous driving technology company Aurrigo has received nearly £700,000 from the "Connected and Autonomous Mobility Pathfinder" program to advance its "Ramp Ready" project at East Midlands Airport. Over the next nine months, the project will deploy two Auto-Cargo autonomous cargo vehicles and one Auto-Shuttle shuttle vehicle to test and refine a multi-vehicle fleet coordination framework for airport ground operations, enabling the simultaneous transportation of cargo and crew. This initiative aims to accelerate the commercial application of autonomous vehicles and gather crucial data through real-world operations to drive sustainable airport innovation.

Hensel Phelps has been appointed as the construction risk manager for the reconstruction project of Terminal A at Nashville International Airport (BNA). This project is an important part of BNA's "New Horizons" plan, which involves the demolition of the existing 6 boarding gates terminal building, the construction of a new terminal with 16 boarding gates, and the expansion of the land-side check-in and baggage claim areas. The project is expected to commence in the summer of 2025 and be completed in mid-2028.

The British aviation industry giants (such as International Airlines Group and Heathrow Airport) have jointly teamed up with leading technology companies to establish the "Airside Automation Group". This group aims to enhance airport operational efficiency by promoting and applying connected automation technologies, consolidate the UK's leadership position in global aviation automation, and attract relevant investments..

Schiphol Airport has collaborated with NEURA Robotics to develop the A.R.C. robot, which enables fully automatic connection between aircraft and ground power units (GPU), addressing industry pain points such as a shortage of ground staff and delays in manual operations - issues that often lead to increased idling of aircraft, exacerbating carbon emissions and efficiency losses. As a key project in the airport's "seamless arrival process," the A.R.C. integrates advanced sensors, robotic arms, and suction technology to accurately complete power supply connections without human intervention, effectively reducing fuel waste and emissions. The robot has completed on-site demonstrations and received positive feedback. The airport plans to advance its research and development next year and will hold an online seminar from December to January to facilitate the global large-scale promotion of the technology.

Çelebi Airlines, through its independently developed "Global Frontline Leadership Development Program", won the Gold Award for "Best Leadership Development Program for Frontline Staff" in the 2025 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards, marking the international recognition of its commitment to employee development. The program was launched in 2023 and has covered 745 managers from 6 countries worldwide. It enhances leadership skills through various modes such as face-to-face training, online learning, and coaching. The project has achieved remarkable results, with a satisfaction rate of 98% among trainees and a success rate of 95% in behavioral transformation. It has also effectively reduced the employee turnover rate in high-traffic areas by 9%. The company's CEO and Human Resources Vice President both stated that this program is the core strategy for bringing together global managers, promoting cultural integration and future development. This award is an international-level validation of t

The subsidiary of Munich Airport, AeroGround, has signed a long-term ground service agreement with Lufthansa, valid until October 31, 2031. This agreement covers a wide range of ground services, aiming to ensure the stability and punctuality of Lufthansa's operations at the Munich hub, thereby enhancing the customer experience. For AeroGround, this agreement is the stable foundation for its business and employee positions. Both company executives emphasized that this cooperation has strengthened their long-term "system partnership" and laid the foundation for the strong future of the Munich aviation hub.

Aviator Airport Alliance has signed a multi-year comprehensive ground handling service contract with Norwegian Air, which will provide a full range of services including passenger handling, apron services and de-icing at Helsinki Airport. This contract covers 4,115 flight turnovers annually, with a weekly frequency of 96 flights in summer. This collaboration has strengthened Aviator's leading position in the Nordic ground service market and also supported Norwegian Air's expansion strategy in the Finnish market.

A cleaner aircraft is your first line of defense against winter. By preventing ice adhesion, regular washing with our robotic solutions significantly reduces de-icing needs, saving you time and money while protecting the environment.

WiTricity has introduced its leading wireless charging technology to airports, aiming to enhance the safety, efficiency and sustainability of ground operations. Its core product, the MR/ 1,900W system, is specifically designed for ground support equipment. By eliminating cables, it enables automatic charging, thereby enhancing vehicle utilization, improving safety and reducing maintenance costs. This solution helps airports achieve fleet electrification while optimizing operations and reducing total cost of ownership.

At the recently concluded 2025 European International Airport Exhibition, AEME GSE, a leading ground support equipment supplier in the Asia-Pacific region, made a significant presentation of its green airport solutions and core product, the EcoTug 90/180. This is a mobile ground power unit that employs advanced lithium battery technology, designed to assist airports in achieving a green transformation with greater efficiency and reliability. Yu Zhao, the company's global marketing director, emphasized that this product is based on 20 years of research and development patents and a mature supply chain, and is equipped with a multi-layer safety protection system. With its history of innovation and global deployment experience, AEME GSE plans to further expand international cooperation to drive breakthroughs in low-carbon ground operations.

The Silk Way Group of Azerbaijan and dnata of the United Arab Emirates have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a comprehensive aviation service enterprise at Alat International Airport in Baku. This joint venture project aims to combine the local market leadership and global professional experience of both parties. Initially, it will focus on ground handling and cargo services, and plans to gradually expand into various fields such as catering and freight forwarding. This initiative is committed to making Alat Airport a regional core aviation hub. It is expected to create over a thousand local jobs and strongly promote the long-term development of Azerbaijan's aviation and logistics industries.