AEME GSE Launches EcoTug: The Future of Sustainable Ground Power Solutions

AEME GSE Launches the EcoTug at Inter Airport Europe 2025

On October 9, 2025, the Inter Airport Europe 2025 successfully concluded in Munich, Germany. This pivotal event gathered major participants from the aviation and ground service sectors, showcasing innovative technologies and solutions. Among the standout presentations was AEME GSE's EcoTug 90/180, a revolutionary mobile battery ground power unit (eGPU) intended to enhance airport energy efficiency and sustainability.

AEME GSE, a leading ground support equipment (GSE) supplier in the Asia-Pacific region, introduced this cutting-edge technology as part of its Green Airport Solution. Yu Zhao, Head of Global Marketing at AEME GSE, emphasized that there has been a notable increase in demand for sustainable ground equipment in recent years. The EcoTug represents AEME GSE's first significant entry into the battery-powered segment, providing a 400 Hz output designed to meet the modern demands of airport operations.

The EcoTug incorporates advanced performance electronics and control systems, utilizing industry-leading LFP batteries to address the challenges of energy transition in airports. This innovative product not only aims for higher efficiency but also ensures reliable ground power supply while complying with emerging environmental regulations. The necessity for airports to modernize their energy infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency has never been more urgent, and EcoTug positions itself as an essential part of this transition.

One of the key features of the EcoTug is its comprehensive battery management system, which facilitates real-time monitoring and automatic fire protection at both the battery and system levels. This design ensures exceptional safety while allowing the EcoTug to flexibly adapt to various operational scenarios, thereby enhancing its versatility on the field.

AEME GSE has a long-standing commitment to addressing the specific needs of airports, particularly in energy infrastructure modernization, efficiency improvements, and operational cost controls. The EcoTug exemplifies the company's strategy of integrating technological advancements with safety and reliability in ground power solutions. Since the launch of its first mobile graphics processor in 2017, AEME GSE has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the S400 graphics processor with LVRTech™ low voltage ride-through technology. This has marked a major breakthrough for stable power supply systems at airports worldwide.

Today, AEME's products are CE-certified and actively utilized at major international airport hubs, with over a thousand units of their latest generation GPUs deployed globally. Yu Zhao notes that the green transition for airports is becoming a crucial competitive advantage. The company aims to continue its trajectory of innovation and collaboration, improving the reliability, sustainability, and safety of ground power systems even further.

With booming airport throughput and awareness about the carbon footprint, the adoption of EcoTug could redefine ground operations. AEME GSE is poised to champion the shift towards greener alternatives in airport operations, focusing on breakthroughs that enhance performance while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

As the aviation industry looks forward to a more sustainable future, AEME GSE's EcoTug offers a glimpse into the next-generation strategies needed to meet these challenges head-on. With their experience and commitment to innovation, AEME GSE is well-positioned to lead this transition towards a greener aviation landscape.