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Predictive maintenance in aviation GSE is rapidly becoming a critical strategy for airlines, MROs, and ground handling operators seeking to improve reliability, control maintenance costs, and minimize operational disruptions. As aviation ground operations grow more complex, traditional reactive maintenance approaches are no longer sufficient. By integrating IoT technologies and real-time equipment monitoring, organizations can gain early insight into equipment health, reduce

Introduction The aviation industry in 2026 is entering a phase defined by structural change rather than short term recovery. Airlines, airports, and maintenance organizations are now operating in an environment of sustained demand, higher utilization, and increasing operational complexity. Strategic decisions are focused on long term resilience, efficiency, and scalability. Ground operations, maintenance infrastructure, and support equipment are no longer treated as secondary

Keeping a Chinook CH-47 fleet mission ready is not only about skilled technicians and good parts. It is also about the right ground support equipment that makes troubleshooting, servicing, and functional checks faster and more repeatable. From hydraulic power and contamination control to pneumatic support and regulated fluid servicing, the correct GSE reduces turnaround time, minimizes rework, and improves safety on the ramp and in the hangar. In this guide, we map the CH-47

The year 2025 marked a turning point for the global aviation industry, and Ground Support Equipment played a far more strategic role than ever before. As airlines accelerated fleet utilization, airports faced record traffic levels, and MROs struggled with workforce and parts shortages, GSE became a critical enabler of operational resilience. From electric ground vehicles to advanced hydraulic test systems, the focus shifted from cost driven procurement to reliability, uptime,