Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

The Definition of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Ground Support Equipment includes all vehicles and equipment used to service aircraft between landing and take-off, such as baggage tractors, passenger buses, catering trucks, and pushback tugs.

 

TRENDS IN  SUSTAINABLE GSE

  • Electrification of vehicle fleets
  • Integration with Smart Apron Management systems
  • Use of autonomous GSE within Autonomous Airside Operations<

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  • Reduced fuel and maintenance costs
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CAST allows airports to simulate their GSE operations under different fleet compositions, routing strategies, and levels of automation. Planners can forecast the effects of electrification, autonomous driving, and optimized scheduling on costs, emissions, and turnaround times – supporting both investment planning and operational decision-making.

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With this glossary we would like to give short, basic explanations and definitions for important and frequently used terms in the fields of Analysis, Runway and Terminal Capacity Assessment and Airport Simulation/Allocation. These are based on our experience of practical application in the industry. We would be happy to provide you with more detailed definitions and further explanations. Please feel free to contact us.

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