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Airport ops: ramp management, GPU shortfalls and fuel-delivery issues prompt short-term measures
Summary
Commissioners heard updates on ramp management (APU enforcement and planned new GPUs), a baggage-belt malfunction, two drone sightings, and a fuel-barge mechanical delay that could trigger fuel restrictions; staff will rent interim GPUs and meet with airlines on ramp procedures.
Airport management reported a series of operational issues July 8 that prompted near-term responses: the airport will pursue two new ground-power units (GPUs) to support larger business jets, consider short-term GPU rentals for the remainder of the season, and implement ramp-management enforcement measures to limit auxiliary power unit (APU) run-time.
Staff said existing portable GPUs cannot reliably serve some newer large-cabin business jets; procurement of two new universal GPUs was under way but carries a roughly 32-week lead time.…
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