Swissport Launches €1.5 Billion Plan to Electrify Global Airport Ground Fleet

Swissport Launches €1.5 Billion Plan to Electrify Global Airport Ground Fleet

Swissport is ramping up efforts to decarbonise its global airport ground operations with a €1.5 billion investment plan aimed at electrifying its ground support equipment (GSE) fleet and expanding renewable energy use over the next five years, the company said on Wednesday. The Zurich-based aviation services provider said 25% of its GSE fleet – which [...] The post Swissport Launches €1.5 Billion Plan to Electrify Global Airport Ground Fleet app…

Swissport to invest €1.5bn to further electrify its airport ground fleets

Airport ground services and cargo handler Swissport has committed to investing €1.5 billion over the next five years in new electrified vehicles and renewable energy. With over 25% of its fleet already fully-electric globally, the firm is hoping to push that figure up further, working towards a target of 55% electric ground service equipment by 2032. To enable this, Swissport will also work with its airport partners to ensure the necessary power…