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When ground support equipment and vehicles need constant repairs and/or are increasingly more expensive to operate, it can be a blow to your productivity and overall bottom line. It is at this point that you will need to strongly consider replacing outdated equipment with modern GSE.
Ground support equipment (GSE) that was designed for commercial or cargo aircraft with smaller, more streamlined features does not perform well on larger commercial jets. This type of GSE has greater difficulty safely moving the up-to-date, heavier aircrafts.
If your aircraft ground support equipment is older than 10 years, it may be time to replace it with updated models. Aircraft ground support equipment is designed to attach and tow aircrafts. The new, large commercial jets can outweigh the previous generation models by as much as 43%.
Powerful GSE that is capable of rapid acceleration for faster movement is now standard. If your GSE isn’t equipped with this feature, you may need to consider replacing it. This will ensure the GSE can keep up with the new aircrafts which are designed for more rapid takeoff.
The average life expectancy of an aircraft is 15-20 years. If your GSE has seen better days, it may be time to consider replacing it. Aircraft ground support equipment that isn’t working efficiently can put your ground operations under extreme financial pressure in terms of repairs and associated costs. Finding the right, cost-effective GSE can save you time.
To accommodate the new large aircrafts, ground support equipment is also being designed with larger tires with increased traction to prevent accidental movement during fueling or servicing operations. When your current GSE doesn’t have these system upgrades, it can be a sign that it’s time to replace your old GSE before an accident occurs.
Ground support equipment that was designed for smaller aircrafts cannot safely accommodate the larger weight of current generation commercial jets, leading to serious damage or injury. For example, mishandling a heavy load can bend the wing flaps and/or overstress the fuselage. It is also possible that if the aircraft isn’t properly attached to GSE,
Outdated ground support equipment can lead to serious problems on the tarmac. Before this occurs, you should strongly consider replacing outdated GSE with modern equipment from well-known, trusted manufacturers.
By replacing outdated equipment with new ground support equipment designed for larger aircraft, you can dramatically improve safety standards at your airport facilities. This will prevent accidents that would lead to costly repairs or injuries. Not only will this save money in the long run, but it will also provide an increase of productivity and safety at your airport.
When it comes to aircraft ground support equipment, you should only trust the best manufacturers and GSE service providers. Wahyd Logistics has been a trusted name for commercial and cargo aircraft GSE transportation. Contact us today for more information on our services.
