Most passengers boarding a flight on a cold winter morning don’t give much thought to the trucks and equipment moving around their aircraft. Among them are de-icing teams – carrying out a procedure that is absolutely essential to flight safety in cold weather. According to Luca Zinnemann, ...

Keeping aircraft exteriors clean can significantly reduce the need for de-icing during winter operations, according to the Chief Executive Officer of Nordic Dino Robotics. While de-icing remains vital for flight safety in freezing conditions, the company says that regular aircraft washing helps pre...

Aviator Airport Alliance, independent provider of airport ground handling in the Nordics, has renewed its partnership agreement with Finnair. The agreement, which will see Aviator’s subsidiary Aviator Airport Services Finland provide de-icing and winter operations at Helsinki Airport (HEL), cov...

Since its introduction in 1983, the iconic Elephant® BETA de-icer has set the industry standard for efficient and safe aircraft de-icing. Over the years, the unit has continuously evolved with new upgrades and innovations, while maintaining its original principles: a boom-and-telescope system th...

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a member of Avia Solutions Group, has extended its partnership with Wizz Air. Under the renewed agreement, Aviator Airport Alliance will continue to provide passenger, ramp handling, and de-...

Textron GSE has unveiled its new Premier TT4000 tanker truck, which enables ground handlers to refill active de-icers on the ramp. The GSE manufacturer said the new vehicle minimises downtime and boosts productivity at busy airports. With a 4,000-gallon capacity, the TT4000 can refill up to th...

Aircraft de-icing is a crucial ground handling task at airports that face cold and snowy conditions each winter. But its importance is often overlooked when considering typical ground jobs such as baggage handling or passenger boarding. A recent study has projected significant growth for the glob...

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has announced the renewal of its contract with DHL covering 6 stations in Nordics. The agreement, effective from February 1, 2025, will last for thre...

De-/anti-icing of an aircraft is a critical pre-flight procedure that ground handling teams around the world undertake ahead of take-off and is mandatory if ice, frost, or snow has accumulated on major surfaces including an aircraft’s wings or fuselage. Effective de-/anti-icing training is cru...

Denmark-headquartered Vestergaard is possibly one of the biggest players in the market for aircraft de-icing equipment today. With its Elephant product line – of which there are six variants – the company aims to cover all markets, serving both the smallest and largest airports and aircraft (and...

As winter continues, icing conditions present a serious challenge for pilots. In early January 2025, airports like Schiphol, Frankfurt, and Helsinki faced major disruptions due to heavy snow and icy conditions, while in the U.S., thousands of flights were cancelled due to severe winter storms. Wh...

Parts of the US are still feeling nearly triple-digit temperatures, but the American team is well underway with training to prepare for de-icing season, which officially started on 1 October. Because every minute counts when it comes to getting an aircraft out on time, the carrier's specially tra...

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services, has signed a new contract with European airline, easyJet to provide ground support for the airline as it begins operations at Tromsø (TOS) beginning November 11th. The new contract will last three years and covers ground handl...

GSE manufacturer Global Ground Support held its first inaugural event, Demo Days, on 30-31 July at their facility in Olathe, Kansas. Event highlights included live demonstrations, during which attendees experienced the latest in Global’s live demonstrations, showcasing cutting-edge technology a...

The aircraft de-icing market size is expected to grow by USD 1.17 billion between 2023 and 2028. However, the growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 5.66% during the forecast period. North America is expected to drive 58% of market growth by 2028, according to Technavio analysts...