The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) industry plays a crucial role in aviation, providing the tools and machinery needed to service aircraft between flights. This equipment ensures smooth operations at airports, supporting tasks like aircraft mobility, cargo and passenger handling, and ground power operations.

Key Driving Factors:

1. Technological Advancements: Innovations such as electric and hybrid vehicles, autonomous systems, and telematics are transforming the market. These advancements aim to improve efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

2. Environmental Focus: The introduction of eco-friendly GSE, including electric and hybrid vehicles, is gaining traction due to environmental concerns and operational cost savings.

3. Airport Expansion: Increasing air traffic and airport modernization programs are creating demand for new and upgraded GSE.

4. Defense Sector: The defense sector is also driving demand for GSE, particularly for military aircraft operations and security measures.

Request a free sample copy or view report summary: Ground Support Equipment Market Report

Key Ground Support Equipment Companies:

Oshkosh Aerotech LLC

Textron Inc.

TCR Group

Tronair

Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co., Ltd.

China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd.

TLD Group

Cavotec Group

Toyota Material Handling, Inc.

TREPEL Airport Equipment GmbH

Global Ground Support LLC

Mallaghan

Jalux Inc.

Rheinmetall AG

Recent Developments

In August 2024, TLD Group announced the opening of its first manufacturing facility in India in collaboration with Millennium Aero Dynamics Private Limited and the Maini Group. This facility has been built to manufacture ground support equipment is are Leaner & Greener for Indian as well as export markets, representing the company’s strong environmental commitment.

In July 2024, Mallaghan signed an agreement to deliver 85 catering trucks to CATRION, an aircraft catering company over the next four years and to be used by the latter at airports across Saudi Arabia. This move comes as a part of its comprehensive in-flight catering strategy aimed at providing enhanced customer experience while ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency.

In May 2024, Oshkosh Aerotech LLC acquired AUSACORP S.L., a privately held company manufacturing wheeled dumpers, telehandlers, and rough terrain forklifts for the construction, material handling, agriculture, landscape, and specialty equipment industries. Under this deal, the latter is expected to become a part of the Oshkosh Access segment.