Pushback & Towing Simulator at Goldhofer Innovation Days 2026
Airport Training Simulator is showcasing its professional ground handling simulator and Goldhofer fleet at Goldhofer Innovation Days 2026 in Memmingen, before heading to GSE Expo Europe in Lisbon.
We're exhibiting at GSE Expo Europe 2026
We're exhibiting at GSE Expo Europe 2026 in Lisbon, stand D57, running the full simulator platform plus a second, simplified station. Try pushback, walkaround, cargo, baggage, airside driving and more. You can also find our representative on the Goldhofer stand, H11.
BISON, PHOENIX, ATLAS 2: Training the Transition Before the Vehicle Arrives
Fleets are moving between tractor types in every direction, and the changeover window is always short, busy and expensive. Our simulator carries the BISON, the PHOENIX AST-2E and the ATLAS 2, so the transition can be trained on your own stands before the new machine arrives.
Where Does the ROI of GSE Simulation Actually Come From?
Most organizations calculate simulator ROI backward, looking only at the purchase price while ignoring the cost of the alternative. This article breaks down where the real return comes from, including a specific figure from IATA on what ground damage actually costs the industry each year.
Why Theory Alone Is Not Enough for Airside Driver Training
Classroom training teaches airside drivers the rules, but knowing a procedure isn't the same as applying it correctly under pressure. This article explains why practical, scenario-based training is essential to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world competence on the apron.
Training Cargo Personnel Without Slowing Down Operations
Air cargo teams are stretched thinner than ever, and the people qualified to train new hires are the same people needed on the floor. Here's how simulation-based training helps operators close the skills gap without pulling supervisors away from operations.
The Scenarios That Cause Ground Damage Are the Ones You Cannot Train on the Ramp
IATA reported over 29,000 aircraft ground damage incidents in 2025. The scenarios that cause most of them cannot be safely recreated on the ramp. Here is what the data says about the gap between how ground handling operators are trained and what they actually encounter.
The Most Common Pushback Mistakes and Why They Continue to Happen
Pushback operations are among the most routine tasks in ground handling, yet incidents continue to occur worldwide. Discover the most common pushback mistakes, why they happen, and how simulation-based training helps operators build experience before facing real-world challenges.
How Airport Digital Twins Improve Ground Handling Training
Discover how airport digital twins support ground handling operations through realistic training environments, operational adaptation, infrastructure change preparation, and recurrent safety-focused training based on real airport layouts.
Why Most Flight Delays Don’t Start in the Air
Most flight delays don’t start in the air. They start during turnaround, where small execution errors in ground handling can impact departure slots and propagate across operations. This article explains how these delays form and how simulator supports consistent execution of ground handling procedures in a controlled environment.
Walkout Assistant in Pushback Operations: Bringing Real-World Procedures into Training
Pushback procedures vary across airports and operators. In some operations a Walkout Assistant manages cockpit communication and aircraft preparation, while in others the driver performs the entire sequence alone. Our pushback training simulator now reflects these real-world differences with a configurable Walkout Assistant role.
From Simulator to Apron: Why Structured Air Start Training Matters
A real Air Start operation at Munich Airport shows how simulator-based training translates directly into safe, confident ramp execution. Discover how structured simulation supports ISAGO compliance, SMS objectives and operational readiness in ground handling.
Walkaround & Aircraft Safety Inspection Module - Practical Training for Ground Handling Operations
The Walkaround & Aircraft Safety Inspection Module provides practical, scenario-based training for ground handling operations. It reflects globally applied exterior inspection procedures, focusing on safety, operational awareness, and individual responsibility during aircraft turnaround and pre-movement activities.
Cargo Training Simulator: Measurable Safety, Time, and Cost Benefits
A cargo training simulator designed for ground handling operations supports procedural consistency, reduces cargo-related incidents, and shortens time to operational readiness under realistic ramp conditions.
Scaling Training: The Numbers Behind Pushback and Towing Simulation
From 80 pushbacks a day to 20 towing operations per session, simulators deliver unmatched practice volume, building muscle memory and safer crews. See how simulator training boosts practice volume in pushbacks and towing. More repetitions, faster learning and safer ground handling operations.
Dubai Airshow 2025: A Week Full of Energy, Innovation and Incredible Conversations
A dynamic recap of our experience at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Five days, nearly one hundred demos and countless inspiring conversations with aviation professionals. Discover what we showcased, what we learned and how we are continuing the momentum after the show.
Cost Savings with Simulation: Why Airports and Airlines Benefit from Faster Training
Simulation-based training doesn’t just improve safety - it saves time, cuts costs, and enables faster workforce scaling. Discover how airports and airlines reduce training duration, lower insurance risks, and achieve sustainable operational growth through simulation.
Experiencing Real Operations - The Foundation of Realistic Simulation
There’s no better way to create authentic simulation than to experience real airport operations firsthand. Our team visits airports, drives real equipment, and performs every ground handling task to ensure each feature in our simulator feels exactly like it does on the ramp.
EFM Partners with Us to Advance Ground Handling Training
We’re pleased to officially welcome EFM, Gesellschaft für Enteisen und Flugzeugschleppen am Flughafen München mbH, as a new partner using our ground handling training simulator. EFM, part of Lufthansa and Flughafen München GmbH, enhances its operator training with simulation modules for walkaround, FOD detection, towing preparation, and Air Starter Unit operation.
Join Us at Dubai Airshow 2025
Join us at Dubai Airshow 2025 and experience how Airport Training Simulator is transforming the way ground handling teams learn and operate. Visit Stand 1911, 17–21 November.

