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Since 1983, Fortbrand has been supplying ground support equipment (GSE) and airport maintenance equipment (AME) to passenger airlines, ground handlers, airports, air cargo carriers, and fixed-base operators. We pride ourselves on bringing you practical, turnkey solutions—customized to your needs.

Whether you’re looking to buy, rent, lease, repair, and/or maintain equipment, we complement our offering with attractive financing options, not to mention a technical support agenda, convenient trade-in-program, and full appraisal services. Even better, when partnering with Fortbrand, you can also access equipment offered through Sourcewell and other cooperative programs.

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Cooperative Purchasing

Fortbrand supports airports with contract-aligned equipment available through Sourcewell and other cooperative programs. Simplify procurement and avoid delays with trusted, compliant purchasing pathways.

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Fortbrand is proud to be an active member of leading aviation and airport industry associations, including NATA, AAAE, IAAE Canada, NBAA, and AMOPS—reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence and industry collaboration.

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Rendering of JFK International Airport’s New Terminal 6, future site of Fortbrand’s pooled all-electric ground support fleet. Title

Fortbrand Spearheads Pooled All-Electric Ground Support Fleet at JFK Terminal 6

September 24, 2025

Fortbrand Services is proud to announce its partnership with JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) to manage and operate the common-use, all-electric ground support fleet at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal 6. This first-of-its-kind program will make JFK the first airport in North America to deploy pooled electric ground support equipment (e-GSE). The initiative will… Read More »

Fortbrand Acquires Xcēd to Expand National Reach and Enhance Service Capabilities

August 4, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fortbrand Acquires Xcēd to Expand National Reach and Enhance Service Capabilities Plainview, NY, July 17, 2025 – Fortbrand Services LLC (“Fortbrand”) and Sasser, Inc. (“Sasser”) announced today that Fortbrand has acquired Xcēd Aviation Services LLC (“Xcēd”) from Sasser (the “Transaction”). Fortbrand is owned by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLP (“Basalt”). Fortbrand… Read More »

Fortbrand Services Partners with Illuminex AI to Advance Airfield Safety and Security

January 6, 2025

Plainview, NY – January 6, 2025 – Fortbrand Services LLC, a leader in airport maintenance and ground support solutions, is proud to announce a new partnership with Illuminex AI, a cutting-edge provider of advanced artificial intelligence technologies. This partnership expands Fortbrand’s innovative Fortbrand Intelligence product line, designed to meet the evolving needs of modern airfield… Read More »