Fleet Electrification Airports have a long history of converting ground service equipment (GSE) to run on electricity. American Airlines was the first to undertake a major electric GSE (eGSE) conversion. In 2001, the airline replaced their complete fleet of fossil fuel powered GSE at El Paso International Airport. Major airlines have since followed suit, transitioning…

With some level of operational disruption unavoidable, airfield maintenance and construction projects can be daunting for airports of any size. Innovative staging and phasing techniques can — if properly implemented — reduce project costs and help to limit impacts of construction on travel schedules, all while maintaining the safety of crew and passengers. Phasing an…