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WINTER 2012

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There continue to be few signs that the aviation industry is returning to the good days enjoyed prior to the US and Europe’s economic disasters, yet there is plenty of good news out there for numerous companies. This issue, Airside has talked with a number of GSE suppliers and GSE end-users and many of them remain extremely positive. Even in these difficult times, there is a profi t to be made for those in the aviation industry willing to work hard and to invest in quality. Plus, Airside has met with manufacturers that are working to establish their own specialised niche, differentiating themselves by offering something innovative, while we note how one particular Middle Eastern gateway – Sharjah – is prioritising the environmental soundness of its handling equipment.

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  • Illuminating the way forward

    Airfield lighting is at the forefront of financial, environmental and safety considerations facing modern airports, despite or perhaps because of successive innovations in lighting technologies. Berna...

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  • TBD sets a strong pace

    One GSE supplier is looking at many different ways to grow  TB Davies (UK) continues to expand and is having a steady year, despite the difficulties of the European economy and the consequent effe...

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  • Wisdom in the GSE parts business

    Nobody really knows the size of the global GSE parts provisioning market, but there are very good reasons for that. Airside’s Keith Mwanalushi talks with Sage Parts, a New York-based company that is...

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  • GSE in military application

    It is not just in the commercial sector that ground support equipment is in constant use; military forces rely on it too It is not just the commercial aviation world that requires all manner of...

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  • Fuelling the aviation industry

    In the refuelling business, time can mean literally money, reports Ian McInnes. Getting an aircraft turned around quickly, efficiently and back in the air where it is earning revenue is paramount for ...

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  • ADB celebrates 65 years in the spotlight

    One of the world’s leading airfield lighting specialists is marking a big anniversary this year   ADB is one of the world’s leading suppliers of airfield lighting equipment and this year ...

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  • Sharjah leads the way in the Middle East

    One UAE gateway is taking its green credentials very seriously Sharjah International airport and Sharjah Aviation Services are making a concerted effort to ensure that the gateway is as environment...

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  • Remote towing: the future?

    Châteauroux airport recently played host to a demonstration of TaxiBot, the innovative new pilot-controllable tractor TaxiBot, a new towbarless tractor that can be remotely controlled by an aircra...

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