Global Ground Support

Global Ground Support LLC manufactures ground support equipment (GSE) primarily for the aviation industry. The company offers a range of products including aircraft deicing trucks, catering trucks, glycol recovery vehicles, glycol transfer vehicles, hi-lifts, and simulators. Its product lines serve both commercial and military customers with specific deicers available as commercial and military grade.

Global's customers include airlines, airports, ground handling companies, and armed forces. It serves a global market, with customers in 43 countries. The company originated in the late 1990s when the holding company Air T acquired Simon Deicer and rebranded it as Global Ground Support. This acquisition positioned it as the second-largest manufacturer of aircraft deicer trucks worldwide. The company later expanded its product range to maintain production year-round.

The company headquarters is in Olathe, Kansas, where it operates from the address 540 E. Old Highway 56. Global won a significant contract with the U.S. Air Force in 1999, which strengthened its presence in military support equipment. Its equipment is designed to support various aircraft ground handling tasks, including deicing, glycol recovery and transfer, catering logistics, and training through simulators.

Services at Global include maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of ground support equipment. They provide technical support and have a strong focus on customer service through their Key Account Management team for larger clients. The company also supports government buyers via partnership with Sourcewell.

Global Ground Support focuses on producing reliable equipment to support efficient airport and airline operations. Its product portfolio includes commercial deicers like the G-2200, G-2875ER, and G-1200; the Hi-Lift series; glycol recovery vehicles GRV; glycol transfer vehicles GTV-5000; and military grade deicers such as the GL-2875 and GL-1800. Simulators add another dimension that supports operator training and readiness.

The company promotes its business with the motto "Ready. Reliable. Responsive." Global Ground Support has been active in the industry for over 25 years and continues to value customer satisfaction and operational excellence in the global aviation ground support market.

Global maintains an active online presence with detailed product listings, in-stock inventory, and dedicated pages for training, parts, warranty, and technical help. It connects with customers worldwide and engages government and military sectors, keeping its operational and service capabilities up to date.

Services

• Aircraft deicing trucks
• Catering trucks
• Glycol recovery vehicles
• Glycol transfer vehicles
• Hi-lifts
• Simulators
• Maintenance
• Repairs
• Overhauls
• Key Account Management