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The AS350 helicopter remains one of the most widely operated single-engine rotorcraft across civil, utility, law enforcement, and offshore missions. Its popularity is driven by reliability, simplicity, and adaptability to harsh environments. However, maintaining this aircraft to the required operational and safety standards depends heavily on the correct selection of ground support equipment. Ground support equipment plays a critical role in daily servicing, scheduled inspect

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,

Drone propulsion systems are undergoing a fundamental transformation. What once revolved around simple electric motors and fixed propellers has evolved into a complex engineering discipline focused on efficiency, endurance, safety, noise reduction, and scalability. As drones move beyond recreational use into logistics, inspection, defense, and future air mobility, propulsion has become one of the most critical performance drivers in unmanned aviation. Modern drone propulsion

Aviation MRO explained. Learn about MRO shop types, A B C D checks, landing gear and component overhaul, and the regulations governing aircraft maintenance.

Hydraulic systems are the muscles of an aircraft. Landing gear, flight controls, cargo doors, thrust reversers, brakes all rely on stable hydraulic power. If those systems are not tested and verified properly on the ground, every flight is taking an unnecessary risk. This is exactly where hydraulic test rigs also called hydraulic test stands or "mules" become critical Ground Support Equipment. They allow airlines, MROs, and defense operators to simulate real aircraft hydrauli

Introduction Safety systems in aviation exist for one reason: to save lives when every second matters. Among the most remarkable of these is the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAS), a silent guardian that can stop a roaring jet safely within seconds. On forward bases carved out of sand, temporary runways supporting humanitarian missions, or civil airports assisting military flights, the MAS provides the confidence pilots and crews need to operate under any condition. At AV

Behind every flight lies an invisible but vital process: the qualification and testing of aircraft components. Long before a jet lifts off the ground, before its engines ignite or its control systems respond, every component, from the smallest hydraulic valve to the most advanced avionics unit, must prove its ability to perform safely, consistently, and predictably under the harshest conditions. The science of component testing is the foundation of aviation’s safety record. I

Introduction Helicopter operations depend on precision and readiness. From air ambulance and offshore support to military and police missions, every rotorcraft must be serviced quickly and safely between flights. The secret behind that reliability lies in helicopter GSE  , the ground support equipment that powers, starts, and maintains helicopters when they are on the ground. While fixed-wing aircraft often rely on large airport infrastructure, helicopters are different. They

Here we have explored the science, technology, and operational value behind aircraft washers and corrosion-control systems , highlighting...

Aircraft jacks  come in several types, each serving a specific purpose. Tripod jacks, with their three-legged structure, are used to...

An Aircraft Pneumatic Components Test Stand  is a specialized ground support system designed to evaluate and certify air-driven aircraft...

Not all aircraft hydraulic systems are the same—and neither are the test stands designed to support them. Hydraulics International Inc....

The Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, demands specialized Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and test systems  far beyond...

1. Overview: Critical Roles of Aircraft Turbine Lube Oil Purifier in Aircraft Maintenance P/N 040505-100HT-1  denotes the Portable...

Overview The aviation industry is entering one of the busiest decades for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)  services. As fleets...

Overview Aviation MRO has already lived through one digital revolution: the move from paper to computerized maintenance systems and ERPs...

Overview – When the Sky Opened Over Hawaii On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 lifted off from Hilo, Hawaii, bound for Honolulu....