AERO Specialties

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...

Airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is the lifeline for any airline, above all other components. Airports and airline operations would halt if ground support equipment malfunctioned or stopped working. Every activity that occurs and contributes to an airport’s smooth operations happens with the help of a network of strong and reliable GSE. GSE is used worldwide by corporate, FBO, MRO, military, and general aviation stakeholders. GSE products range from basic aircraft tow tractor to fuel service trucks and are typically used for ground power operations, cargo and passenger loading operations and aircraft mobility. Ground support equipment is the foundation of every successful function in the aircraft industry. Hence, faulty or malfunctioning GSE can lead to catastrophic aircraft disasters. Non-powered GSE includes dollies, chocks, tripod jacks and service-stairs. Powered GSE includes refuelers, tugs, tractors, buses, container loaders, transporters, Air ...