Sustainability

HAECO: Applying new technology to locate ground services equipment

15  January  2021

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO) has developed a new software system which utilises location-tracking technology for its ground services equipment around the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Using Internet of Things (IoT) and long range combined with low power (LoRaWAN) technologies that grant network coverage across the entire airport island, the new system can currently report and track the precise locations of more than 120 GSEs.

The new technology enhances the operational efficiency and is expected to deliver numerous green benefits due to reduced driving time. The eco-friendly advantages include a 75% reduction in respirable suspended particulates arising from driving to locate the equipment, and reduced noise pollution from such vehicular traffic.