Companies Offer Greener Systems For Providing Ground Power To Aircraft

1 |  Electric GPU

Company: Aero Specialties

Product: An OEM of proprietary next-generation ground power units (GPU), such as JetGo 900 and JetGo 45-400, Aero Specialties has just introduced its JetGo 28-iBS electric GPU, designed for demanding environments, as well as evolving operational and sustainability requirements. The company is deploying the JetGo 28-iBS across business aviation, commercial and military customers, supported by scaling production, service readiness and operator training.

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2 |  Green Machine

Company: Start Pac

Product: Start Pac offers a GPU solution for any electrically started vehicle, from business jets and helicopters to locomotives. Start Pac is the sole manufacturer of its patented as well as patent-pending proprietary GPUs, which it has sold to more than 7,000 customers in 130 countries. The product line includes Start Pac Pro, which the vendor markets as “the world’s smallest and lightest emergency start unit for turbine and piston engines,” weighing just 14 lb. In a recent development, Start Pac fielded its Green Machine, a 100% emission-free, affordable GPU.

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3 |  Intelligent Power

Company: Dynell

Product: Based in Austria, Dynell supplies advanced ground power solutions, including 28V DC and 400Hz AC GPUs for all segments of business and commercial aviation operations worldwide. Its portfolio spans battery-powered, diesel and hydrogen-ready GPUs. Dynell is actively developing solid-state technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability and reliability. With these advancements, Dynell says it aims to revolutionize the GPU industry and set new standards in clean, intelligent ground power.

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4 |  Hybrid Options

Company: Mark C. Pope Associates

Product: On Jan. 1, Mark C. Pope Associates (MCP) introduced JetLux, a 28-volt diesel GPU. MCP describes JetLux as an easy-to-operate and maneuver, yet powerful diesel/battery hybrid combining fuel-efficient Kubota diesel engines with maintenance-free AGM batteries. In addition to its newest product, MCP provides GPUs for aircraft, ranging from business jets to regional airliners. FBOs, corporate flight departments, MROs and bizjet manufacturers are among its primary customers.

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5 |  Over 50 Years Of GPUs

Company: Tronair Inc.

Product: Tronair designs and manufactures GPUs for the full bizav spectrum, from turboprops to large-cabin, long-range jets. Tronair’s branded GPUs include its hangar-powered, solid state rectifier Models 112860/12850 Series—which are targeted to hangars, MROs and corporate flight departments. For large- cabin bizjets, regional airliners and military platforms, Tronair offers its diesel-powered models. The OEM has upgraded its entire rectifier GPU line with a new digital interface for clearer real-time power information, improved visibility and a more intuitive operator experience.

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