Applications of Ground Support Equipment and Services in Aviation Industry
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is a comprehensive system used to support the operations of airports and airplanes on the ground, terminals and airbases. GSE is utilized in different capacities by MRO, FBO, military airline and general aviation providers to service both aircraft and terminal facilities. Ground support equipment and services are not directly linked to the actual flying of aircraft, but they facilitate the efficient operation of related functions such as cabin services, passenger transportation and safety, power transportation, aircraft maintenance and much more. The primary functions of GSE include aircraft mobility, ground power operations, passenger transition operations and others. GSE is also comprised of ground handling equipment, specifically the tools and devices needed to test, adjust, inspect, measure, repair and support aircraft and vehicles. Additionally, GSE aids in the assembly, disassembly, transportation and storage of airport machi