As airline operations become increasingly complex and cost-sensitive, the ground support equipment (GSE) rental market is emerging as a vital solution for carriers seeking flexibility without capital expenditure. In 2025, leasing GSE isn't merely about plugging gaps—it's a core strategy that enhances operational agility and financial stability.
The shift toward leasing reflects a broader trend in aviation asset-light strategies, where scalability and speed to deployment are more important than outright ownership. Airlines and ground handlers are leveraging rental fleets of pushback tractors, GPUs, cargo loaders, and PCA units to respond to fluctuating flight schedules and avoid grounding aircraft due to unavailable equipment.
For private equity and infrastructure investment firms eyeing the aviation sector, GSE rental represents a recurring revenue model with durable demand drivers.
At Mercury GSE, service doesn’t stop when the equipment is delivered—it follows our customers wherever operations take them. In just one week, our technicians covered thousands of miles to keep ramps running, from Alaska to Kentucky and everywhere in between. Our team traveled as far as Anchorage, Alaska to respond to a critical air start issue, perform preventative maintenance, and provide operator training. At another Alaska site, a pushback tractor commissioning was handled under warranty, ensuring smooth operations in one of the toughest environments for ground support.
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We’re taking the energy from the GSE Expo straight into NBAA-BACE — and this time, we’re making our debut at Booth #1419!But that’s not all… Mercury GSE is bringing something special to Henderson Executive Airport: our brand-new Oshkosh Lektro L89 in Mercury Orange will be hard at work, moving aircraft live during the show. This is more than just equipment on display — it’s a chance to see firsthand how Mercury supports business aviation with the same 24/7 commitment and preventative maintenance programs that keep airlines, FBOs, and cargo carriers running.
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