Global GSE

Global GSE – Used & Refurbished Airport GSE, 1,200+ Units in Stock, 20+ Years Experience

Core Services & Expertise

Global GSE operates as distributor of used and refurbished airport and aircraft ground support equipment part of international Skybus group of companies with over 20 years of experience in aviation Industry.

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana for 17 years and has supplied many Airlines, MRO’s, FBO’s and airport ground handling service providers worldwide with quality aircraft ground support equipment and vehicles.

Always have large stock of airport and aircraft ground support vehicles. All equipment goes through dedicated GSE repair facility to ensure correct functionality and reliability prior to shipping.

Currently have over 1,200 units of ground support equipment in stock at dedicated facility 1 mile from Indianapolis airport.

Includes large quantities of aircraft pushback tractors, baggage tugs, Wollard belt loaders, cargo loaders, aircraft refueling trucks, aircraft deicing trucks, GPU and air start units.

Shipments of aircraft ground support equipment arrive weekly so contact for any GSE required.

Also stock large selection of warehouse tractors and tow vehicles suitable for warehouse and industrial use.

Skybus Group Divisions:

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT: Global GSE ground support division supplying used and refurbished ground support equipment to Airlines, ground handling, and cargo companies worldwide.

AIRCRAFT SPARES SUPPORT: Extensive facilities at Ledbury (United Kingdom) and Indianapolis (United States) have over 1.2 million individual line items in stock.

As one of largest stockists of aircraft spares in Europe holding comprehensive range of inventory for Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767 and 777 as well as Airbus aircraft. Also hold significant range of spares for aircraft such as BAC 1-11, Airbus 300 and many other commercial aircraft.

AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING SUPPORT: Maintenance and repair organization based at Bournemouth International Airport (United Kingdom) is CAA Part-145 approved maintenance and repair organization for Boeing 737 aircraft. Can also offer full aircraft exterior refinishing and painting as well as interior modifications.

AIRCRAFT INTERIORS: Interiors Division specializes in providing Aircraft seating as well as redesigned Aircraft seats with over 10,000 seats in stock covering most aircraft types. C2C business Class seat is best selling 16G certified seat for Boeing and Airbus Aircraft currently in service with over 25 airlines.

In addition to providing seats, also provide project management services from very start of project to final installation of new interior.

AIRCRAFT SALES DIVISION: European Skybus specializing in converting Boeing 737 aircraft into bespoke VIP luxury aircraft in service worldwide. From heavy maintenance, interior and exterior design and installation through aircraft delivery gained reputation for providing unique product second to none.

Skybus Group: European Skybus founded in 1989 and has grown into multi-national group of specialist companies providing services to aviation industry. Provides aircraft engineering support, aircraft spares, and interiors, as well as flight simulator training, aircraft sales and leasing to airlines worldwide.

Product Categories:

Aircraft Air Stairs: Nordco Gasoline Stair Truck (102 to 210-Inch Service). Aircraft stairs very important not only for passengers but maintenance personnel. Good set of air stairs allows for safe and easy entry and exit from aircraft. Also called airstairs, aircraft steps, passenger boarding stairs, crew stairs, maintenance stairs, or simply boarding stairs.

Provide mobile means to traverse between aircraft doors and ground with variety of height adjustable and towable aircraft stairs available. Features include modesty panels, battery powered LED lighting system, and non-marking soft rubber bumpers for aircraft protection.

Aircraft Belt Loaders: AMSS Diesel Aircraft Belt Loader (30-172-inches). Vehicles with conveyor belts for unloading and loading of baggage and cargo on aircraft. Front of belt loader positioned at cargo door used for narrow-body aircraft and bulk hold door on wide-body aircraft.

Baggage stored without containers known as bulk loading. Can come in several different types: gas, electric, diesel, propane, and walk-behind. Global GSE belt loader prices start at $22,000. Lower price for units running and serviceable but not totally refurbished. Units may or may not be painted.

Aircraft Catering Trucks: Hi-Way Aircraft Catering Truck (14-Foot Box, 194 inches Service Height). Specialised vehicles designed to load and unload meals, beverages, and catering equipment onto aircraft efficiently and safely. Built with elevating body that can be raised to match aircraft doorsill height allowing catering staff to transfer goods quickly without manual lifting. Stock top brands and provide expert guidance to help choose right catering truck for operational needs.

Aircraft Deicers: FMC Gasoline Aircraft Deicer Truck (Open Basket). Used when removing compacted snow and ice with shovel or blade just isn’t possible. Generally dispense heated, pressurized deicing mixture upon aircraft to help remove built-up ice and snow.

Aircraft Ground Power Units: Tiernay Jet A, 10KW/28 Volt Aircraft Ground Power Unit. GPUs provide DC and/or AC power to aircraft while on ground. Used to help start engines, perform maintenance, or provide general onboard power while aircraft serviced in hangar or on ramp. Have both 28-volt GPU’s as well as 120-volt GPU’s in stock, some with combined air start units.

Aircraft Heaters: Trilectron Aircraft Heater. Efficient and portable solution for providing clean and reliable blast of heat for aircraft, hangars, and ground support equipment.

Aircraft Refueler/Defueler: Tri-State Diesel Aircraft Refueler/Defueler Pump Truck. Can be either self-contained fuel truck or fuel cart. Fuel trucks self-contained typically containing up to 10,000 US gallons of fuel with own pumps, filters, hoses, and other equipment. Fuel trucks typically deliver fuel to aircraft. Fuel cart generally hooks into central pipeline network and provides fuel to aircraft.

Aircraft Towbars: Aero Specialties Towbar #2223. Used to connect tug to nose landing gear of aircraft. Towbar must be long enough to place tug far enough away to avoid hitting aircraft and provide sufficient leverage to facilitate turns. Heavier towbars for large aircraft equipped with wheels.

Wheels attached to hydraulic jacking mechanism which can lift towbar to correct height to mate to both airplane and tug. Towbar can be connected at front or rear of tractor depending on whether aircraft will be pushed or pulled.

Towbar has shear pin which prevents aircraft from being mishandled by tug-when overstressed shear pin will snap disconnecting bar from nose gear to prevent damage to aircraft and tug.

Aircraft Tugs/Pushback Tugs: Simmons-Rand Diesel Aircraft Pushback Tractor (20,000-DBP). Wide variety of used aircraft tugs/pushback tugs for sale. Also have smaller baggage tractors that can be used for moving small aircraft. With over 150 aircraft tugs/pushback tugs and baggage tugs for sale sure to have right tug to meet needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact as new stock arriving weekly.

Baggage Tractors: NMC-WOLLARD Diesel Aircraft Tug/Baggage Tractor with Cab (5,000 lbs DBP). Come in wide variety of sizes and models typically ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 LBS drawbar pull (DBP). Used to move bag carts, ground power units, lav, and water servicing carts. Larger capacity baggage tugs also used as pushback tractors for commuter aircraft up to 90,000Lb in weight.

Lavatory Trucks: ACE/DEVTEC Diesel Aircraft Lavatory Service Truck (500-gal Waste/300-gal Blue). Self-contained lavatory service solution. Units come with various tank sizes for waste and rinse.

Military Ground Support Equipment: Simmons-Rand Diesel Aircraft Pushback Tractor (20,000-DBP). Supply military GSE.

Ready to Ship: Grove Diesel Aircraft Tug (27,000 lbs DBP). Following aircraft ground support equipment considered to be in ready to ship condition.

Snow Removal Equipment: Tug Gasoline Aircraft Tug (5,000-DBP and 6’8″ Plow Kit). Inventory of Snow Removal Equipment available.

Warehouse/Industrial Tugs: NMC-WOLLARD Diesel Aircraft Tug/Baggage Tractor with Cab (5,000 lbs DBP). Wide variety of tow tractors and tugs suited for industrial material handling in warehouse/industrial environment. Open cab and closed cab options available. Warehouse tugs can be supplied with propane, diesel or gasoline engines with towing capacity starting at 30,000 pounds. For heavier manufacturing applications can supply tugs capable of hauling up to 250,000 pounds.

Water Service Truck: Stinar Potable Water Truck. Potable water service solutions.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana (2036 Stout Field West Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241) with based in Indianapolis for 17 years.

Dedicated facility 1 mile from Indianapolis airport with over 1,200 units of ground support equipment in stock.

All equipment goes through dedicated GSE repair facility to ensure correct functionality and reliability prior to shipping.

Supplied many Airlines, MRO’s, FBO’s and airport ground handling service providers worldwide with quality aircraft ground support equipment and vehicles.

Skybus Group facilities: Ledbury (United Kingdom) and Indianapolis (United States) for aircraft spares with over 1.2 million individual line items in stock. Maintenance and repair organization at Bournemouth International Airport (United Kingdom).

Shipments arrive weekly ensuring continuous inventory replenishment.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Global GSE maintains over 20 years of experience in aviation Industry as part of international Skybus group of companies.

European Skybus founded in 1989 grown into multi-national group of specialist companies providing services to aviation industry.

Service differentiators: Part of Skybus group with over 20 years aviation industry experience, 17 years based in Indianapolis, over 1,200 units GSE in stock, facility 1 mile from Indianapolis airport, dedicated GSE repair facility (ensures functionality and reliability prior to shipping), shipments arrive weekly with new stock, over 150 aircraft tugs/pushback tugs and baggage tugs for sale, belt loader prices start at $22,000, baggage tractors 3,000-8,000 LBS DBP (larger capacity for commuter aircraft up to 90,000Lb), warehouse tugs 30,000-250,000 pounds towing capacity, one of largest stockists of aircraft spares in Europe (1.2 million individual line items), CAA Part-145 approved maintenance organization (Boeing 737), over 10,000 aircraft seats in stock, C2C business Class seat (16G certified, in service with over 25 airlines), Boeing 737 VIP conversions, founded 1989, ready to ship inventory available.

One of largest stockists of aircraft spares in Europe holding comprehensive range for Boeing 737/747/757/767/777 as well as Airbus aircraft.

CAA Part-145 approved maintenance and repair organization for Boeing 737 aircraft at Bournemouth International Airport.

C2C business Class seat is best selling 16G certified seat for Boeing and Airbus Aircraft currently in service with over 25 airlines demonstrating product quality and market acceptance.

All equipment goes through dedicated GSE repair facility ensuring correct functionality and reliability distinguishing from simple resellers.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Clients selecting Global GSE benefit from:

• 1,200+ Units in Stock: Massive inventory eliminates long lead times with immediate availability across complete GSE product range
• One Mile from Indianapolis Airport: Strategic location facilitates easy inspection, pickup, and shipping logistics
• Dedicated GSE Repair Facility: All equipment verified for functionality and reliability before shipping ensures customer confidence
• Weekly New Stock Arrivals: Continuous inventory replenishment provides access to latest available used/refurbished equipment
• 150+ Aircraft Tugs Available: Extensive tug inventory from 3,000-90,000+ lbs capacity covers complete operational spectrum
• Belt Loaders from $22,000: Affordable entry pricing with running and serviceable units provides cost-effective solutions
• Skybus Group Support: Part of multi-national aviation services group with 1.2 million aircraft spares line items enables comprehensive support
• CAA Part-145 Approved: Maintenance organization credentials validate technical expertise and quality standards
• Warehouse Tugs to 250,000 lbs: Industrial material handling capabilities extend beyond aviation into heavy manufacturing applications
• Ready to Ship Inventory: Pre-qualified equipment accelerates deployment and minimizes operational downtime
• Expert Guidance: Provide guidance to help choose right equipment for operational needs beyond simple sales transactions

These capabilities combine to create comprehensive ground support equipment solutions focusing on inventory depth, quality assurance, and multi-national support.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: Part of Skybus group (founded 1989), 20+ years aviation industry experience
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (17 years, 1 mile from Indianapolis airport)
• Inventory: 1,200+ units GSE in stock
• Aircraft Tugs: 150+ aircraft tugs/pushback tugs and baggage tugs for sale
• Capacity Range: 3,000 lbs to 250,000 lbs (warehouse/industrial tugs)
• Pricing: Belt loaders from $22,000, competitive used/refurbished pricing
• Services: Used and refurbished GSE, dedicated repair facility, weekly new stock arrivals
• Customers: Airlines, MRO’s, FBO’s, airport ground handling service providers worldwide
• Parent Company: Skybus group (aircraft spares, engineering, interiors, sales, leasing)
• Certifications: CAA Part-145 approved maintenance organization (Boeing 737)

Contact Details:

Address: Skybus LLC/Global GSE, 2036 Stout Field West Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241
Phone: Office: +1 317.856.2587, Sales Mobile: +1 463 274 5427
Website: www.globalgse.com