Swissport shifts to electric vehicles

Swissport is to mandate the purchase of electric-powered variants across many ground support equipment categories from January 2025.

LLA agrees Cranfield University partnership

London Luton Airport (LLA) and Cranfield University have agreed a three-year memorandum of understanding

Heathrow ‘most connected airport’

Heathrow has been named the most connected airport in the world in OAG’s Megahubs 2024 report

Autonomous GSE: The shape of things to come?

When faced with a perfect storm – booming passenger numbers and global staff shortages – is autonomy the answer, asks Emma Kelly

Airport vehicles: the latest moves

Tom Batchelor looks at developments in on-airport vehicles, from luxury cars transferring passengers to business terminals to new autonomous buses

Passenger boarding bridges: the latest tech

Airport demand for PBBs is rising, driven by advanced technology and an emphasis on improved safety and sustainability, writes Chris Anderson

Perimeter security: Why certification counts

Peter Jackson of Jacksons Fencing looks at how certification can play a role in making airports more secure and more resilient

Luis Felipe de Oliveira: Time to reflect

Luis Felipe de Oliveira– director general of ACI World – steps down this month. He looks back on his four years at the helm

Last Call: Robin Schneider, Green Cubes Technology

Robin Schneider of Indiana-based Green Cubes Technology, which manufactures Li-on batteries

Green Cubes unveils new Li-ion battery

Green Cubes Technology has unveiled a new lithium-ion (Li-ion) designed specifically for ground support equipment (GSE)