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.
We are pleased to share that Karla Harrington has joined Mercury GSE as Vice President of Leasing. Karla, (Pictured with Joseph Davis, VP of Customer Experience), brings more than a decade of experience in ground support equipment leasing, asset management, and customer partnership development. She is widely respected across the industry for her deep leasing expertise, her commitment to strong, long-term customer relationships, and her collaborative approach to supporting complex operational needs.
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Mercury GSE is already mapping forward into the 2026 aviation event cycle — returning to MRO Americas in Orlando, GHI Americas in Panama City, and NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, while making its first appearance at GSE Expo Europe in Lisbon. With aviation moving nonstop through peak season surges, holiday travel, and year-round demand, Mercury continues to support operators with dependable GSE solutions, 24/7 responsiveness, and opportunities to connect face-to-face throughout next year’s major industry gatherings.
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