Fortbrand Services has been selected to manage the pooled eGSE fleet at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal 6.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) selected Fortbrand to manage the pooling model, which moves away from method of ground handlers servicing aircraft for airline customers with their own fleets, often leading to duplicate equipment, inefficiencies, airside congestion and unnecessary emissions.

At Terminal 6, each of the 10 gates will have their own set of equipment, which will be shared by ground handlers operating at the terminal in a common-use setup.

The equipment will be monitored and tracked by JMP and Fortbrand in real time to ensure operational compliance while maximising safety and efficiency.

On-site and remote charging stations will ensure equipment is fully charged while telematics software will communicate equipment’s real-time GPS location, battery life, authorised drivers, speed controls, maintenance reporting and more.

The all-electric GSE fleet at Terminal 6 will eliminate around 2,500 tons of CO2 annually by replacing diesel-powered equipment and the greater efficiency of common-use equipment.

Karen Ali, Chief Operating Officer of JFK Millennium Partners said: “Our future all-electric T6 ground fleet – monitored and maintained together with Fortbrand and our partners – will be a game changer for our airlines and underlines our company’s commitment to sustainable operating practices throughout our terminal.”

Jared Verano, CEO of Fortbrand said: “Fortbrand was founded over 40 years ago to support New York’s airports, so we are excited to partner with JMP to provide JFK T6 with essential equipment, maintenance, and fleet management services for this innovative operation.”

Terminal 6 is under construction and scheduled to open in two phases with the first gates opening next year and construction is expected to be completed in 2028.