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Mercury GSE and Menzies sign GSE lease agreement

Menzies and Mercury GSE resizedMercury GSE has signed a Master Lease Agreement with Menzies Aviation to supply and maintain GSE across North America.

The agreement strengthens the partnership between the two companies by aligning Mercury GSE’s rental fleet, preventative maintenance and 24/7 support with Menzies’ expanding footprint.

It will streamline equipment availability, enhance operational efficiency and deliver consistent service standards across key markets.

Scott Bellamy, Director of GSE – Americas at Menzies Aviation said: “I’m incredibly excited for this strategic partnership and the opportunities it unlocks for Menzies Aviation as we continue to expand across North America. This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation, operational excellence, sustainability and long-term growth.”

Bob Travis, President of Mercury GSE said: “This agreement represents a major step forward for both organisations. By combining Mercury’s best-in-class fleet and comprehensive support services with Menzies Aviation’s global expertise, we’re ensuring that airlines throughout North America benefit from dependable, safe and efficient ground operations.”

Mercury GSE’s fleet support, ranging from pushbacks, cargo loaders, GPUs and APUs will play a vital role in helping Menzies Aviation to deliver reliable and consistent services.

The announcement follows the news that Menzies Aviation has doubled its footprint by finalising the $305 million acquisition of G2 Secure Staff.

Mercury GSE adds Oshkosh LEKTRO L88i to fleet

Mercury GSE adds LEKTRO L88i to fleet resizedMercury GSE has added a LEKTRO L88i from Oshkosh AeroTech to its fleet to meet demand from the FBO and private aviation sectors.

The LEKTRO L88i is available for rental and long-term lease, providing zero-emission, towbarless towing for narrow- and medium-body aircraft.

It is designed for FBOs and private aviation terminals, and can be used for military and government aviation operations.

When customers rent or lease a LEKTRO L88i from Mercury GSE, benefits include 24/7 breakdown support, real-time fleet monitoring and reporting, a dedicated support team with decades of aviation experience and flexible delivery and service options.

The L88i was demonstrated at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 airshow where it supported aircraft ranging from A-10 Warthogs and MiG-29s to the Lockheed C-121A Constellation.

Mercury GSE will exhibit the LEKTRO L88i at International GSE Expo, which is being held in Las Vegas from 16-18 September, and NBAA-BACE, which will also be held in Las Vegas from 14-16 October.

At International GSE Expo, it will be displayed at booth 3073, and it will be at booth 1419 at NBAA-BACE.

Joseph Davis leads customer experience at Mercury GSE

Joe Davis VP Customer Experience and Bob Travis President of Mercury GSE resizedMercury GSE has appointed Joseph Davis to the newly-created position of Vice President of Customer Experience.

In this new role, Davis will be responsible for leading customer-centric initiatives designed to enhance Mercury GSE’s service model, drive account growth and further elevate customer experience.

This will include deepening relationships with passenger and cargo airlines, MRO providers and ground handling operators.

Bob Travis, President of Mercury GSE said: “At Mercury GSE, our customers come first—and the relationship we have with each client is what drives our success. With Joe’s experience and vision, we’re taking a big step forward in ensuring that every interaction with Mercury reflects the best our industry has to offer.”

Davis joins from Oshkosh AeroTech where he most recently served as Senior Sales Account Manager.

Commenting on his new role, Davis said: “As the industry evolves, Mercury’s commitment to preventative maintenance, 24/7 support, and tailored leasing solutions makes this an exciting time to drive customer growth and retention.”

Mercury GSE places historic order with JBT AeroTech

Mercury GSE resizedMercury GSE has placed a large order for GSE with JBT AeroTech, the largest order for GSE since the end of the pandemic.

The order consists of a range of GSE products including pushback tractors, cargo loaders, air conditioning units, heating systems and more.

The companies say the solutions will contribute to smoother, more efficient air cargo operations and improve the safety and reliability of ground handling processes.

They say the strategic relationship will help airports and airlines to streamline their ground operations, reduce operational costs, improve the passenger experience and support green initiatives by offering state-of-the-art, energy-efficient equipment.

Jason Gendron, CEO of Mercury GSE, said: “As the aviation sector rebounds from the pandemic, our investment in the latest GSE technology underscores our commitment to supporting our customers and partners with the most advanced solutions available.”

Christian Eitner, Region Director of JBT AeroTech, added: “We’re honoured to be part of your journey and remain committed to customer success. This milestone reaffirms our strong collaboration, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue to serve the GSE industry.”