Ground Handling, Hydrant and Airport Equipment Solutions

PROAVIA members support aircraft, passenger, baggage and cargo operations on the ground through specialised handling services, airport equipment, systems integration, maintenance and infrastructure expertise.

Ground operations connect the terminal, the apron, baggage processes, airport infrastructure and the aircraft turnaround. Their performance depends on trained teams, reliable equipment, secure baggage flows, coordinated processes and technical assets that can operate continuously.

The capabilities currently documented in the PROAVIA catalogue include aircraft, passenger and cargo handling, baggage management, remote check-in, runway and airport cleaning, baggage-system automation, fuel and fluid networks, airport equipment integration, maintenance, inspection and reuse.

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What expertise is available through PROAVIA members?

Aircraft, passenger and cargo handling

Groupe Europe Handling provides aircraft, passenger and cargo assistance at major airports. Its operational expertise includes the planning, staffing and coordination required for complex or exceptional traffic situations.

Baggage operations and remote check-in

PROAVIA members design and operate baggage processes from check-in and sorting to secure storage and reclaim. Their solutions include temporary systems, remote check-in, baggage tracking, reconciliation interfaces, oversized-baggage handling and operational supervision.

Airport and runway services

Onet Airport Services documents airport assistance, baggage-management services, runway cleaning and passenger-support activities delivered within regulated airport environments.

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INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : profil membre Onet Airport Services. Pas de fiche use case distincte tant qu'un projet detaille n'est pas fourni. Source catalogue : p. 56.

Fuel and fluid-distribution networks

Airport Fluid Distribution Networks provides diagnostics, design, procurement support, construction monitoring and commissioning for jet-fuel hydrants and other airport fluid networks.

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INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : profil membre Airport Fluid Distribution Networks. Source catalogue : p. 10.

Equipment integration, maintenance and lifecycle

Members integrate terminal and airside equipment, maintain baggage systems, inspect passenger boarding bridges and support modernisation. Lifecycle assessment helps airports determine whether equipment should be repaired, upgraded, monitored or replaced.

Equipment reuse and circular economy

Airport Market connects airports providing certified second-hand airside and landside equipment with airports seeking cost-effective, ready-to-use assets. The model supports waste reduction and extends the useful life of airport equipment.

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INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : profil membre Airport Market, section Circular Economy and Equipment Reuse. Source catalogue : p. 11.

What are the main ground-handling and equipment challenges?

Coordinating handlers, airlines and airport stakeholders during peak operations
Processing standard and oversized baggage securely
Maintaining continuity during temporary or exceptional operations
Keeping airport equipment available, safe and maintainable
Integrating equipment from multiple manufacturers and systems
Reducing congestion in baggage areas
Extending asset life and developing reuse models where appropriate
Adapting services and equipment to local airport constraints

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At more active airports, the use of passenger loading bridges is becoming common. Providing a fixed ground power unit and preconditioned air for each gate position is highly recommended for environmental issue. Fueling and power systems are fixed utilities located at aircraft parking. The main advantage of underground hydrant system is the reduction of ground support equipment servicing the aircraft on the parking.

Proven PROAVIA members ground-handling and airport-equipment use cases

Paris Games: handling passengers and exceptional baggage at scale

Groupe Europe Handling coordinated dedicated and remote check-in services for athletes and delegations during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Baggage was checked in at the Village, transported and securely stored at the airports, helping prevent congestion during the busiest travel season.

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INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Paris Olympic Games 2024, puis profil GEH. Source catalogue : p. 46.

Paris Games: a removable baggage system for remote check-in

Alpha-CIM delivered a dedicated baggage handling system in nine months. Five handling lines, automated control, tracking and reconciliation interfaces, screening integration and oversized-baggage lines processed 100% of the dedicated baggage securely. The system was designed to be removable and reusable.

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INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Paris Games BHS, puis profil Alpha-CIM. Source catalogue : p. 16.

Marseille: modernising baggage equipment without stopping operations

ALSTEF Group introduced dual cross-belt sortation, early bag storage and real-time supervision at Marseille Provence Airport. The system reaches a documented capacity of 12,000 bags per hour while supporting continued operations during terminal modernisation.

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INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Marseille BHS, puis profil ALSTEF Group. Source catalogue : p. 18.

Paris Charles de Gaulle: extending the life of passenger boarding bridges

Apave assessed boarding-bridge structural integrity using calculations and non-destructive testing, established monitoring requirements and supported renovation work. The documented assessment extended service life by 12 years.

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INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case CDG Boarding Bridges, puis profil Apave. Source catalogue : p. 21.

A practical network for airport ground operations

PROAVIA connects ground-handling organisations, baggage-system specialists, equipment integrators, inspectors and infrastructure consultants. This enables airports and airlines to identify operational and technical partners for both permanent and exceptional requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

What does airport ground handling include?

Ground handling includes services performed around aircraft and passengers while the aircraft is on the ground, including passenger, baggage and cargo processes and their operational coordination.

Why is equipment lifecycle management important?

Inspection, maintenance, modernisation and reuse can improve availability, reduce risk and protect investment, provided that technical condition and regulatory requirements are properly assessed.