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.

Menzies Aviation has selected Nallian's TVM solution to deploy it in five sites with annual cargo volumes exceeding 500,000 tons in Sydney and other locations in a phased manner. Through digitalized time slot reservations and optimized yard management, the aim is to shorten truck turnaround times, enhance safety and efficiency, and improve customer service experiences. This TVM system will be integrated with the MACH cloud platform developed by Menzies and Wipro, enabling real-time collaboration between the warehouse and the yard. This deployment is a strategic step for Menzies to improve the operational efficiency of its global freight network. The two parties officially signed the contract during the ASA World Leadership Forum. Both Menzies and Nallian executives stated that this collaboration will lay the foundation for the subsequent large-scale promotion of the solution, facilitating business collaboration and unified data management.

Garsite showcased its new tractor model at the NBAA-BACE air show, emphasizing safety and efficient operation. The product is constructed with heavy-duty carbon steel, equipped with an intelligent hydraulic system and fire-fighting devices, and offers multiple power options. The specially exhibited Hellcat customized version highlights the company's technical capabilities and reflects its strategic direction of continuously expanding the ground support equipment product line.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced a £3.8 million investment to acquire 12 new THUNDERLIFT 6000 accessibility vehicles from AVIOGEI, significantly upgrading its assisted travel service. This initiative is designed to provide passengers with reduced mobility with shorter waiting times, greater comfort, and a smoother boarding and disembarkation experience. The Terminal Operations Director emphasized that this investment underscores the airport's commitment to raising accessibility standards, with the full fleet expected to be operational by the end of summer 2026.

Belgian aviation brand Shire (originating from engineering company M-ECS) has released its first batch of fully electric tractors specifically designed for luggage and cargo transportation. Unlike traditional "oil-to-electric" conversions, Shire's equipment was designed from the ground up to be fully electric and features intelligence and modularity, aiming to provide a long-term solution for the industry.

At Inter Airport Europe 2025, AEME GSE showcased its pure electric mobile ground power unit, EcoTug. This product features advanced LFP batteries and a safety management system, aiming to assist global airports in achieving efficient and safe green transformation.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that JFK Airport will become the first airport in North America to introduce shared fully electric ground support equipment. The equipment will be put into use along with the newly built Terminal 6 in 2026. This project is jointly promoted by the Port Authority, JMP, and Fortbrand. It is part of the 2050 net-zero emissions initiative, reducing 2,500 tons of CO₂ annually. It will transform the inefficient ground support model of the US aviation industry and set a benchmark for the sustainable development of aviation in North America.

As one of the fastest-growing ground handling service providers in the DACH region, the AAS Group has decided to adopt the EPG (Ehrt Partner Group) cloud-based ground handling system (GHS) to optimize contract and billing processes and address the system complexity issues brought about by rapid development (such as software heterogeneity, manual billing, and management difficulties). The system has been successfully deployed at the Düsseldorf site and is planned to be expanded to other locations such as Berlin and Vienna. GHS enables the digitalization and automation of ground handling service billing. The core mechanism involves mobile service registration (MSR) to allow apron staff to record services in real time, seamlessly integrating with the existing INFORM dispatch system, obtaining real-time flight data, automatically matching contract terms, directly linking service delivery with billing, and synchronizing data to the accounting system and BI tools to generate real-time report

Celebi Airlines has won the Gold Award for "Best Frontline Leader Development Program" at the 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards with its "Global Frontline Leadership Development Program". Launched by the Celebi Airlines Academy in 2023, this program covers 745 managers in six countries and integrates multiple training methods, significantly enhancing the behavioral transformation rate of leadership and management effectiveness, while effectively reducing employee turnover. The company's senior management stated that this achievement reflects the enterprise's high regard for employee development and its commitment to building a global leadership culture.

TIPS GSE has launched a brand-new electric boarding ladder named Highway2236Pe. This product seamlessly integrates the ordinary boarding stairs with an accessible wheelchair lifting platform, and is compatible with narrow-body aircraft such as Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 without the need for additional equipment. Its features include fully electric and environmentally friendly operation, a maximum load capacity of 300 kilograms, enhanced safety systems, and a long service life. The company stated that this product not only improves airport operational efficiency and reduces costs, but more importantly, provides equal safety and comfort services for all passengers, reflecting the industry's growing emphasis on accessible boarding. This series of new products is currently under development and is expected to be released in the coming months.

Airport operations are becoming increasingly busy, and the safety risks of ground operations continue to rise. Ground support equipment (GSE) is crucial in the turnaround of flights, but its blind spots can cause aircraft damage, delays, and costly AOG (Aircraft On Ground) events. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that by 2035, the cost of ground damage could reach as high as 10 billion US dollars. However, enhanced anti-collision and blind spot monitoring technologies can help reduce this by 42%. Brigade has developed an intelligent safety system that uses 360° high-definition cameras and AI human shape recognition technology to capture blind spot dynamics in real time, enhancing operational visibility and effectively reducing collision risks and operational losses.

Munich Airport has newly built an electric bus hub in its southern area. Currently, it is equipped with 37 charging stations and plans to expand in two phases, eventually adding a total of 35 charging points and supporting photovoltaic car shelters. This facility is one of the core measures for the airport to achieve the "2035 Net Zero Emissions" strategy, aiming to provide infrastructure support for the full electrification of ground service vehicles. Currently, its electric bus fleet can reduce over 2,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, and after the complete transformation, the annual emission reduction is expected to exceed 4,000 tons. The operating subsidiary AeroGround's zero-emission fleet size will continue to expand, and a large number of other ground support equipment have been simultaneously replaced with zero-emission vehicles. This project has received a total of 2.38 million euros in funding support from the German Federal Ministry of Transport.

Aviator Airport Alliance (a member of Avia Solutions Group, serving 15 airports in Northern Europe) has renewed its cooperation agreement with Viz Air. For the next three years, Viz Air will continue to provide passenger services, apron handling, and deicing services at three Nordic airports - Copenhagen, Gothenburg Landvetter, and Malmö. The cooperation covers these three airports and has lasted for ten years. The new contract will extend the total duration of the cooperation to 12 years. Viz Air operates multiple routes at the relevant airports and has a considerable annual flight volume. Both parties are satisfied with and look forward to the cooperation.

Pilot John International has expanded its mobile GSE maintenance service across the U.S., offering on-site preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to minimize downtime for aviation operators. Staffed by OEM-trained technicians, the service eliminates offsite transport needs, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The initiative supports FBOs, MROs, and corporate flight departments with compliant, high-quality maintenance for various GSE types, including ground power units, tugs, and towbars. PJi’s President emphasized the company’s commitment to convenient, expert service that keeps operations running smoothly.

Lufthansa and Fraport have collaborated to introduce the AI system "seer" at Frankfurt Airport. By monitoring and automatically recording the aircraft turnaround processes in real time (such as boarding and refueling), it aims to enhance efficiency and punctuality. Currently, it has been applied to five parking stands and is planned to be expanded to 20 by the end of the year. This technology was developed by Lufthansa's subsidiary zeroG, combining the strengths of both parties to optimize airport operations.

Hamburg Airport is trialling hydrogen-powered GSE as part of its Net Zero 2035 decarbonisation strategy. Hydro Technology Motors (HTM) has converted a diesel baggage tractor for the trial, which will last 6-9 months to examine technical functionality, fuel consumption and economic feasibility of wider application. This, integrating a hydrogen combustion engine into an in-operation production vehicle, is a step further than its 2019 hydrogen-based tug trial. It follows a similar UK trial by Exeter Airport in April, with both aiming for fossil-free ground handling.

Helsinki Airport, operated by Finnish airport operator Finavia, has been verified through the international Airport Carbon Accreditation programme to have achieved the goal of net-zero emissions, becoming the fifth airport in the group to receive this certification. The programme has seven levels, with the highest Level 5 requiring airports to achieve at least a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and commit to reaching net-zero in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Currently, more than 640 airports worldwide are participating in the programme, and only about 20 have obtained net-zero certification, 5 of which are Finavia's airports. Emissions at Helsinki Airport mainly come from energy consumption of infrastructure. It has achieved emission reduction by fully using renewable or carbon-free energy, and plans to have all 20 of its airports reach net-zero emissions by the end of 2025.

Swissport plans to invest over 15 billion euros in environmental protection technologies over the next five years, including electric ground support equipment (GSE) and renewable energy, in order to achieve the goal of 55% GSE electrification by 2032. The company currently has the world's largest GSE fleet (approximately 14,500 units), with an electrification rate of 25%. Over the past 18 months, it has purchased over 1,000 hybrid and electric equipment and deployed them in 28 countries. It also collaborates with top manufacturers to ensure the performance of the equipment, contributing to emission reduction and the climate goals of airline customers.

Mallaghan’s SkyBelt electric belt loader has been named Product Leader of the Year 2025 by Ground Support Worldwide, recognizing its sustainability, efficiency, and adoption at major airports. This follows another recent win—the Manufacturing Future Award—for Mallaghan’s apprentice training initiatives. CEO Ronan Mallaghan highlights the company’s dual focus on innovation and talent development, reinforcing its leadership in aviation ground support solutions.

The Lithium SAFEFlex lithium battery solution of Green Cubes Technology is leading the green transformation of airport Ground service equipment (GSE). This solution adopts lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, featuring high safety, long service life and wide temperature adaptability (-40°C to + 50°C). It is adapted to the high-frequency operation requirements of airports through IP65 protection design and intelligent interconnection functions (CANBus, IoT). Compared with traditional fuel equipment, its carbon emissions are significantly reduced. At the same time, it supports multi-voltage customization solutions (20-96 volts), and the charging efficiency is increased by 50%. It has been widely applied in luggage trailers, cargo loaders and other equipment. As the global aviation industry accelerates its pursuit of sustainable development goals, SAFEFlex technology has become a key driving force for the electrification of airport infrastructure by empowering clean and efficient grou