GSE Expo Europe 2026
GSE Expo Europe is the EMEA edition of the dedicated international ground support equipment exhibition — three days of full-size GSE, ground power, deicing and ramp technology in Pavilion 4 of the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), 15–17 September 2026.
What is GSE Expo Europe?
A trade exhibition built solely around ground support equipment: motorised GSE (tractors, loaders, pushbacks, GPUs), non-motorised ramp equipment, electrification and charging infrastructure, deicing, and the telematics/fleet-software layer that increasingly decides tenders.
It serves the Europe–Middle East–Africa GSE community — the same manufacturers and distributors who equip Gulf ground handlers exhibit here, often with their EMEA sales leadership on the stand.
Dates, venue and opening hours
GSE Expo Europe 2026 runs Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September in Pavilion 4 of the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, in Lisbon's Parque das Nações district.
- Tuesday 15 September: 9am–5pm
- Wednesday 16 September: 9am–5pm
- Thursday 17 September: 9am–4pm
- Full-size equipment exhibits with live demos
Who attends
Ground handlers, airline ground-ops and procurement teams, airport operators and GSE lessors from across EMEA — with manufacturers from Europe, North America and Asia exhibiting. Lisbon's FIL also hosts Airspace World and World Aviation Festival, making it a recurring hub for the aviation calendar.
Key themes
Audience mix
Why GCC procurement teams track this show
EMEA is the natural supply corridor for Gulf ground handling: most GSE sold into the GCC is specified and supported through the same manufacturers and distributors exhibiting in Lisbon. Stand-electrification programmes at GCC airports also mirror the show's electric-GSE and ground-power agenda.
Walk the floor (or scan the exhibitor list) for 400 Hz GPU, PCA and electric-fleet vendors, then compare them against Aviation Souk's ground support equipment category and ground-power procurement guides before tender.
- Meet EMEA sales leadership for the GSE majors in one pavilion
- Benchmark electric GSE and charging vendors ahead of GCC stand-electrification tenders
- Pair with The Airport Show Dubai (October 2026) for the GCC-local view of the same categories
Venue & logistics
- FIL sits in Parque das Nações, ~10 minutes from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
- Pavilion 4 is the dedicated hall — registration on site or in advance via the official site
Travel tips
- Stay in Parque das Nações for walking access, or central Lisbon with a 20-minute metro ride (Red line direct)
- September in Lisbon is warm and dry — comfortable show weather
Frequently asked questions
When is GSE Expo Europe 2026?
15–17 September 2026 — 9am–5pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am–4pm Thursday.
Where is GSE Expo Europe 2026 held?
Pavilion 4, Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal.
What is exhibited at GSE Expo Europe?
Ground support equipment end-to-end: GPUs and pre-conditioned air, tractors, loaders, pushbacks, deicers, electric GSE and charging, plus telematics and fleet software.
Who should attend GSE Expo Europe?
Ground handlers, airline ground-operations and procurement teams, airport operators, GSE lessors and distributors across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Is GSE Expo Europe relevant to Gulf airports and handlers?
Yes — the exhibiting manufacturer base supplies GCC handlers and airports; stand electrification and 400 Hz ground power on show map directly onto Gulf procurement programmes.
Going to GSE Expo Europe 2026?
Describe what you’re sourcing — Souk surfaces ranked supplier shortlists per category and flags which exhibitors at this show are worth your meeting time.
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