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Schiphol Airport Trials Self-Driving Buses Airside In Sustainability Program

With the goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the Royal Schiphol Group, the owner of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, is trialing new technologies.

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More Disruption: Lufthansa Staff Set To Strike Again On Thursday & Friday

Following previous labor action, the ver.di union called for tougher measures since its demands were not met by Lufthansa.

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JFK's New Terminal One Eyes An All-Electric Ground Equipment Fleet

JFK's newest terminal is planning a future where all ground equipment is 100% emissions-free.

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How Have Aircraft Tugs Evolved Over Time?

Tugs are common for jet aircraft pushback now, with use expanding significantly since the development of jets.

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Turnaround: Here’s What Happens When An Aircraft Is On The Ground

The aircraft turnaround is a precise and choreographed sequence of events to ensure aircraft depart on schedule.

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Hong Kong Airport Ground Worker Fatally Struck By Aircraft In Tow

The victim was an employee of China Aircraft Services, which has offered ground handling services at Hong Kong International Airport since 1994.

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How Is The Mototok Electric Tug Changing Sustainability Practices At Airports?

This fully-electric, remote-controlled ground handling device can help increase hangar space by up to 160%.

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Octavus Denies Supplying Max Air With Contaminated Aircraft Fuel

Max Air has claimed that it received adultered fuel from Octavus.

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CAE Says 1.3 Million New Aviation Professionals Needed By 2032

Demand for aircraft and passenger traffic is expected to grow in the next ten years

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A Comprehensive Guide To Airport Ground Handling

There are many tasks involved in preparing and handling aircraft on the ground.

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Lufthansa Now Has 2 Electric Tow Vehicles In Frankfurt

The clean and ultra-modern vehicles set a new standard for ground support equipment.

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IATA Signs Deal To Enhance Ground Safety At Mauritanian Airports

IATA and Afroport Mauritanie sign an agreement to promote global safety standards.

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Turkey Ground Handling Staff May Stop Servicing Russian Airlines' Boeing Jets

The ground handling companies are under pressure to abide by the sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

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Over 75% Of Qantas Swissport Ground Staff Consider Leaving Aviation

The survey also highlighted safety concerns around Swissport, with 41% of the 165 workers having been injured at work in the past.

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Qatar Aviation Services The First To Join IATA Environmental Program For Ground Handlers

The group's ground handling service provider will work to achieve IATA's environmental accreditation.

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Heathrow Blames Capacity Cap On Airline Ground Handlers

The airport warned that its cap will remain in place until airlines recruit enough ground staff.

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Breaking: Lufthansa Cancels Most Flights From Germany Tomorrow

Most Lufthansa flights will be canceled, with the impact likely to last beyond the strike.

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Air India Not Happy With State-Owned Ground Handling Service Provider

The airline could be forced to discontinue services from its current ground-handling firm.

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