Cover Story The availability of equipment may be impacting responses. As environmental initiatives have been established and charging infrastructure at airports has increased, a move toward electric and other alternative power GSE has gained momentum. However, survey data shows that more than half of respondents' equipment is at least 10 years old, and 85 percent of respondents stated their fleets are comprised of either all diesel/gasoline powered equipment or a majority of diesel/gasoline powered GSE. As new equipment with alternative powertrains enters the market, we may see these figures continue shift. The same may prove true for new technology features, such as collision avoidance. Respondents who have adopted collision avoidance technology have primarily purchased cargo loaders, belt-loaders, passenger boarding equipment and pushbacks and tractors outfitted with the technology. What is the average age of equipment in your GSE fleet? 0-4 Years 16.67% 30+ Years 5-9 Years 29.63% 10-19 Years 41.67% 20-29 Years 10.19% What is your GSE fleet comprised of? 1.85% All diesel/ gasoline powered equipment 26.85% A majority of diesel/ gasoline powered equipment 58.33% 20 || Ground Support Worldwide || February 2022 Other A majority of electric powered GSE 9.26% All electric GSE 2.78% alternative energy powered GSE 2.78%