Avia Solutions Group: Cost of electric GSE now not far from diesel GSE

Avia Solutions Group reported (24-Aug-2021) the introduction of new, energy-dense and cheaper battery designs into the ground support equipment (GSE) market means the cost of electric ground support equipment is "not far from their diesel counterparts when accounted for resale value, exploitation, insurance, and servicing costs". In turn, the lack of emissions from electric power means that the equipment previously excluded from hangars now can return and operate indoors, increasing their flexibility. [more - original PR]