Australian Airport Services

Australian Airport Services (AAS) is a ground support equipment (GSE) company with its head office at Cairns International Airport, Queensland. It says it has more than two decades in the aviation industry and serves regional and metro airports across Australia. Its customers include airlines, ground handlers and maintenance providers.

GSE leasing and rental

AAS offers short-term rental and long-term lease options, from single items to full fleets. It says it keeps a selection of stock ready for immediate deployment. Equipment listed on its site includes:

• Tow tractors and pushback tractors
• Belt loaders and container loaders
• Ground power units and air start units
• Aircraft stairs
• Cargo loaders and cargo dollies
• Baggage tractors and baggage carts

Maintenance and airport solutions

The company provides preventative maintenance, diagnostics and repair for major GSE types, with mobile service teams and partner workshops. Its airport solutions include equipment supply, servicing plans, on-site diesel refuelling and customised vehicles.

Locations

AAS lists workshops at Cairns, Townsville, Darwin and Canberra. The Cairns, Townsville and Darwin sites are airside, and the Canberra site is landside. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, with emergency support available 24/7.