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ment is started, the speed, idle time, fuel
consumption, trajectory and driver ID on
the airport apron.
Adveez also provides a device that can be
activated via geofence from a web platform.
"We are particularly proud of our automatic speed control system that is automatically reducing the speed in certain areas
or even around the aircraft during operations, which makes it safer for everyone,"
Moulinier says, adding company officials
have worked with a customer to make sure
the system is sabotage-proof and cannot
be disabled.

Best Practices for Safe GSE
Prevention abuse components can be part
of ongoing best practices for operating
equipment on the ramp.
Moulinier of Adveez encourages users to
take advantage of the real-time data provided by telematic solutions.
"By analyzing the data, many insights
can be outlined and help extend the GSE
life," he says. "Thanks to proactive alerts
and better operation efficiency, maintenance predictions are systematic, which
helps extend the life of the equipment."
AERO Specialties' Gray agrees, stressing
the importance of periodical maintenance
to enhance the operation of GSE.
"Additionally, store the equipment inside
a hangar and out of the weather as much
as possible," he points out, adding material
selection like corrosion-resistant metals can
also improve the life of GSE. "Regular operator training will also substantially reduce
equipment damage and increase safety."
Additional best practices to extend the
life of GSE include ensuring proper safety
compliance; eliminating equipment idling
to comply with air quality standards; and
taking full ownership of telematics solutions, Access Control Group's Patel advises.
"Telematics is a tool which, when coupled
with best practices, can help GSE owners
slash their total cost of ownership, as well
as extend equipment lifespan," he explains.
Electronic components and telematics
also provide the ability to capture equipment diagnostics and fault codes.
Boucher of PCS encourages GSE maintenance personnel to expand preventative
maintenance programs to include the use

of a diagnostic tool to query for
trouble codes.
"There are some codes that
will get set and then they will
get stored away, but they aren't
active that minute and it's not
turning on a warning light.
But most of these modules
are smart enough to detect the
beginning of a problem, and the
technician could make a note of
those and maybe try to research it a bit
better," Boucher says.
He says this step could prevent a small
issue like a loose wire or connector from
getting worse and ultimately removing the
GSE from service.
"If you have control modules on the
vehicle that will detect trouble, make sure
you query those when the unit is in for
any kind of service," Boucher recommends.
The extent of abuse of equipment is
largely determined by organizational cul-

tural aspects, which differ per ground handling agent, adds Undagrid's Sanz.
"Within a policy/initiative to limit abuse
of equipment within an organization, IoT
is able to generate substantiated figures
and insights on abuse and serve as a monitoring tool," he says. "The psychological
aspect of management being able to acquire
such insights may assist in influencing the
organization's culture and staff members
individually."

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