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AFKLMP and Groupe ADP test autonomous vehicle

Written by: James Muir | 07/10/2021

Cargo Matters

Tech Talk

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Airlines

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and Groupe ADP have been testing an autonomous electric vehicle to transport cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Sharing ULDs can drastically cut CO2 emissions

Written by: James Muir | 07/10/2021

Cargo Matters

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Around 25,000 tonnes of CO2 can be saved annually by sharing ULDs to avoid deadhead flights, but has greater potential.

Bristol Airport trials electric airside bus

Written by: James Muir | 06/10/2021

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COBUS Industries has supplied Bristol Airport with an electric airside bus to carry passengers between the terminal building and aircraft.

AKASOL supplies Goldhofer with batteries for pushback tractors

Written by: James Muir | 05/10/2021

GSE Focus

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Contracts & Appointments

AKASOL is supplying Goldhofer with its high-performance battery system for pushback tractors, with the option to cooperate on other vehicles.

FAA and NASA make pushbacks more efficient

Written by: James Muir | 30/09/2021

Tech Talk

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NASA have completed an IT project calculating gate pushbacks at busy airports so aircraft can roll directly onto the runway and take-off without delay.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport will pilot hydrogen vehicles in 2023

Written by: Samantha Payne | 23/09/2021

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in France has been chosen to pilot hydrogen-powered ground handling equipment and vehicles as early as 2023.

FAA to provide grants for electric ramp equipment

Written by: James Muir | 25/08/2021

GSE Focus

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding over $14m of grant money to help airports reduce emissions from ramp equipment.

Teesside Airport to test hydrogen vehicles

Written by: James Muir | 20/08/2021

GSE Focus

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Teesside International Airport will be a pilot area for hydrogen vehicles as part of Tees Valley’s programme to be the UK’s first Hydrogen Transport Hub.

Greener GSE announced

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 05/07/2021

GSE Focus

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Mallaghan has bolstered its commitment to green aviation with the launch of a new brand to further develop its range of eco-friendly and electric products.

SAF agreement at Munich

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 18/05/2021

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Contracts & Appointments

Air bp has confirmed an agreement for its first sale of sustainable aviation fuel at Munich airport.

SAF to make debut at Munich airport

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 06/05/2021

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From June 1 2021, green kerosene will also be used to refuel aircraft at Munich airport.

Air bp supplying SAF to France

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 27/04/2021

Handling Talk

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Following Air bp’s recent supply of sustainable aviation fuel to three UK locations, namely London Biggin Hill, Hawarden and Centreline FBO in Bristol, the refiner has added Clermont Ferrand Auvergne airport to its list.

Menzies announces carbon neutrality goal

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 14/04/2021

Handling Talk

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Menzies Aviation has committed to making 100% of its operations carbon neutral by the company’s 200-year anniversary in 2033.

TaxiBot trials point the way ahead

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 30/03/2021

GSE Focus

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Research carried out by Schiphol and TaxiBot partners in the sector has shown that sustainable taxi-ing uses at least 50% less fuel compared with standard taxi-ing manoeuvres.

Green Elephant at Munich airport

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 10/03/2021

GSE Focus

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The fleet of de-icing vehicles at Munich airport has been bolstered by a particularly powerful and environmentally friendly new vehicle.

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