During the summer of 2024, European airports operated with much higher activity compared to the same period of the previous year. A growth trend that leads the Old Continent to accelerate compared to global data.
This is what emerges from the analysis of data regarding the daily average hours of activity of airport service vehicles (GSE, Ground Support Equipment) conducted by the Targa Telematics Observatory, one of the leading global players in the field of IoT and the development of solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility, with a strong focus on the digitization of airport ground support.
The 3.5 million total connected assets managed by the IT company also includes the share of service vehicles (such as GPU – Ground Power Units -, passenger buses, luggage trolleys, loading/unloading vehicles and towing vehicles, etc.) that operate within airport areas.
Specifically, if we consider the two months that most characterize the summer break – July and August 2024 – Europe has seen a marked jump in its airport activity, in the order of +5% compared to July 2023 and +4% compared to August 2023, respectively.
Globally, on the other hand, there was +2.8% in July 2024 compared to 2023, with an August in which the situation remained substantially unchanged compared to the previous year.
Last but not least, the United Kingdom saw a jump in its airport activity of +11% in both July and August 2024 compared to the summer of 2023.
About Targa Telematics
Targa Telematics is the leading European player and a global leader in the field of AIoT and the development of digital solutions and platforms for connected mobility. The company – for over 25 years – has been bringing to the market a range of technological solutions for telematics, smart mobility and IoT platforms for short and long-term rental companies, financial companies and large fleets, ranging from insurance telematics to asset and fleet management, from diagnostics and remote telemetry of vehicles, professional and construction site vehicles, to the management of airport vehicles. Targa Telematics, of which Viasat Group is an integral part, has a strong presence in Europe (Italy, England, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, and Romania) – as well as in Chile – and is capable of operating on international projects with dedicated local teams. Targa Telematics participates in the United Nations Global Compact, adhering to its principles based on a responsible business approach.
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Targa Telematics
Elena Bellini, Head of Marketing, Mobile +39 335 135 1277 elena.bellini@targatelematics.com/uk-en
Susanne Furini, Communication Manager, Mobile +39 345 7274925 susanne.furini@targatelematics.com/uk-en
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