Atlantic Aviation has successfully transitioned nearly all of its ramp service vehicles to electric power and furthering the commitment the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) has made to a sustainable future in aviation.
Atlantic Aviation began using battery-powered ground power units (GPUs) at ASE, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by about 180 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents each year as well as eliminating some noise. Atlantic has introduced some of the industry’s first all-electric fuel trucks at its ASE ramp, which were unveiled at the NBAA Scheduler’s and Dispatcher’s Conference.
Atlantic Aviation location at ASE
The ten all-electric GPUs are the largest investment in theseunits by any FBO provider in the country. Along with its all-electric fuel trucks, the GPUs will join Atlantic’s fleet of electric carts, tugs and hybrid crew vehicles to service customers and aircraft at ASE. The changes made by Atlantic and ASE are contributing to the new standard for sustainable operations in aviation.
Atlantic has already transitioned nearly 80 percent of its ground fleet at ASE to low or zero-emission vehicles. The company has used all-electric tugs since 2007 and in 2018, it converted its entire facility to LED lighting. In 2020, Atlantic started buying verified and additionally-focused carbon offsets for all fuel pumped at ASE, which includes the fuel sold to commercial airlines. This transition was done with no additional cost to customers.
Atlantic Aviation SAF fuel tank
On Earth Day in 2021 Atlantic began using SAF in Aspen, making ASE the second airport in Colorado with continuous availability of SAF. Currently, the company has provided enough SAF to the state through renewable diesel, to meet all customer requests. Atlantic’s Aspen location is a certified Tier three Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). This is NATA’s highest level of sustainability certification.
Our efforts in Aspen are a key part of a cohesive strategy to raise the bar on what we as a company and as an industry can do to minimize business aviation’s impact on the environment,” said Brian Corbett, Chief Commercial & Sustainability Officer at Atlantic Aviation. “We realize ramp service vehicles and equipment are a significant source of carbon emissions and noise, both on the ramp and for our neighbors.”
“Our long-term investment in battery-power, combined with promoting cooperative ‘park quiet’ programs provide our guests and members of the community with even greater enjoyment of the incredible beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley,” Corbett said. “Our work at ASE sets a high standard for sustainability and noise reduction which we will be able to replicate at other locations across our network.”
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Atlantic is currently one of seven applicants in the running for the FBO opening at ASE. It has been the FBO choice for the airport since June 2006 and the contract will expire on Sept. 30. Applicants came forward with plans for expansion, a demonstration of successful FBO operation, a financial proposal and plans for sustainable operation. The chosen applicant is up for another possible 30-year lease and the winner will be selected this summer.
Currently Atlantic is expanding facilities across network-wide, with work having begun or been completed at over 100 locations. The improvement initiative includes work at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
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