ABU DHABI - The aviation industry, including ground handling operations, has been increasingly focusing on enhancing efficiency through automation. The 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) emphasized the significance of digitalization and automation in this sector, shedding light on both challenges and opportunities, AviationPros reports. Continue reading original article.
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11 August 2023 - According to Jo Alex Tanem, CEO of Nordic Dino Robotics AB, the company behind the innovative Nordic Dino system for cleaning aircraft exteriors, the integration of autonomous ground support equipment (GSE) has the potential to revolutionize the ground handling industry, but the technology is not fully there yet.
Statistics from 2019 reveal that the autonomous GSE market was valued at USD 0.2 billion, and it is anticipated to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%. According to Tanem, this growth potential is substantial, as autonomous vehicles hold the key to addressing labor shortages, bolstering operational efficiency, and contributing to sustainability objectives. Consequently, stakeholders are actively investing in the implementation of autonomous and automated GSE solutions, with IATA reporting that autonomous GSE trials are already underway in more than 15 countries.
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