Kansai has become the latest airport to take up autonomous GSE as it deploys a driverless baggage tractor controlled by EasyMile's technology. The rollout of the autonomous vehicle aims to reduce the time between aircraft arrival and the start of baggage return, and contribute to ground handling ...

For Hactl (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited), autonomous vehicles form part of the company’s long-term operational strategy, according to CEO Wilson Kwong. He tells Airside that the company is currently working with its partners to develop a fully autonomous ramp operation – and is very opt...

Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co is a Chinese supplier of a wide range of GSE, including container pallet loaders, catering trucks and ambulifts. Gwenn Hervet, general manager of Guangtai Europe, recalls a busy year or so for Guangtai and its lift and loader products. He also shares their ...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has added 32 new GSE units to its Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport fleet in a move to enhance capacity. The new equipment includes advanced tools for improving ground handling operations at the newly built Terminal 3. Its orders include two container pallet load...

inter airport Southeast Asia, the premier trade exhibition and conference for airport innovation and technology in Asia, will return to Singapore from 25 to 27 March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands. The 8th edition is expected to bring together over 3,500 representatives of the aviation industry in ...

Smart Airport Systems (SAS) has partnered with AirAsia to introduce an APU OFF initiative at Kuala Lumpur's Terminal 2. At an event attended by Malaysian transport minister YB Loke Siew Fook, AirAsia and Smart Airport Systems demonstrated the use of combo units, an advanced type of ground support...

Changi Airport is expected to begin construction of its brand new Terminal 5 in the first half of next year, according to Singapore’s prime minister Lawrence Wong. At a dinner marking the 40th anniversary of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) last week, Wong iterated Changi Airpor...

Post-Covid labour shortages have prompted the Japanese aviation industry to step up recruitment efforts for ground handling workers. The Japan Times reports the industry's recruitment initiative aims to ramp up interest in working in the ground handling sector. As of last September, the numbe...

Menzies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Eurus Express to explore the opportunities to support future business growth and cultivate sustainable progress in Hainan and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Eurus Express, an integrated logistics solution provider, offers customised supply chain...

Menzies Aviation today announced the acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Jardine Aviation Services Group in a move marked as having "tremendous potential" for JASG.  The strategic acquisition highlights Menzies’ long-term investment in the region where it will support the rebound in Hong Kongâ...

The Japanese government has provided an update on the Japan Airlines crash at Tokyo's Haneda Airport yesterday. On Tuesday evening, an Airbus 350 collided with a Bombardier Dash-8 coastguard plane on its way to provide rescue and relief efforts in Ishikawa following Monday's earthquake. The cr...

Menzies Aviation has successfully extended its air cargo handling services agreement with Kuwaiti carrier Jazeera Airways. The announcement marks the next step in an expanding partnership with the low cost airline, which includes passenger, ramp, and air cargo services at seven airports in five c...

Swissport is growing its business in Asia through the extension of key partnerships in Japan and South Korea with Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, FedEx Express Korea, Air France and KLM. In addition to renewing its contract with Air France, KLM and Air Calin at Japan’s Tokyo Narita airport, Swisspor...