Today on Airside
Menzies Aviation secures new ground handling license in Peru
Menzies Aviation has secured a new ground handling license to deliver passenger and ramp services at Jorge Chavez International Airport
British Airways overhauls airport equipment at Heathrow
British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport
Swedavia to set aside $4 million for SAF incentive programme
Swedavia’s investment in sustainable aviation will continue through the SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) incentive programme
Swissport adds Palma de Mallorca to its network
Swissport initiates operations at Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Spain’s third-largest airport and a key European tourist destination.
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Spring 2024
Welcome to the Spring 2024 edition of Airside International in which we kickstart the year with dynamic coverage of ground support equipment electrification, the leasing-rental markets, industry developments in sustainable aviation fuel and a new 4F-class airport hoping to transform Cambodia’s aviation industry.
We speak with RAM Handling about the evolving dynamics of the GSE market and learn from one former GSE procurement executive about the need to invest in new, rather than relying on old, equipment in this post-pandemic era.
Mike Bryant conducts interviews with TLD, JBT AeroTech and Textron GSE, looking at the industry’s emphasis on electrifying their fleets. Further, he addresses leasing-rental equipment aspects with TCR, Aviaco and HiSERV.
This edition also features Megan Ramsay’s coverage of new developments in ground power units and air start units, showcasing companies such as ITW GSE, Dynell, Guinault, Inovair and more.
Meanwhile, I explore the construction of a new airport close to Phnom Penh which is set to be the ninth largest in the world once operational from 2025.
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Air New Zealand has reportedly temporarily halted operations to and from Samoa due to “poor GSE” that does not meet the airline’s standards. According to Simple Flying, the carrier has cancelled two flights and is attempting to rebook passengers on narrowbody aircraft to their original destinations after its ground support equipment was deemed unfit. The
Go-live of new tower solution at Geneva Airport from Skyguide and ADB SAFEGATE
Skyguide, in partnership with ADB SAFEGATE, went live at Geneva Airport on March 21st with a series of safety upgrades as part of the Advanced Runway Safety Improvement Program
Groundbreaking ceremony for ibis Styles Hotel at Munich Airport
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
Organizational Change Announcement at Çelebi Aviation
Effective June 1, 2023, Çelebi announces some changes to its Executive Management Team
Deutsche Aircraft breaks ground at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Deutsche Aircraft and stakeholders and representatives from Leipzig/Halle Airport met for the ground-breaking ceremony
4 interesting facts you may not have known about aircraft de-icing
As the winter season creeps ever closer in the northern hemisphere, many airports begin their preparations for the de-icing season. As an almost secret science to the general public, the de-icing process raises many questions. Is de-icing harmful to the environment? Why, during the de-icing procedure, can you sometimes smell maple syrup? Or, what do
2020 Southampton Airport Runway Run resurrected – virtually
Southampton Airport’s cancelled runway run has been resurrected and will take place on Sunday 1 Nov with participants encouraged to take part virtually.