Ground Power Unit (GPU)
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Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Ground Power Unit (GPU)

Integrated 400 Hz ground power supply that replaces the parked aircraft's APU.

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UBS's integrated Ground Power Unit (GPU) provides reliable, consistent electrical power to parked aircraft, eliminating the need to run the aircraft's auxiliary power unit (APU) and significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions. It is designed for high efficiency and durability, ensuring a stable power supply for all aircraft systems while contributing to a quieter, greener apron environment. It can be supplied integrated with the boarding bridge.

Specs at a glance

Technical specifications.

Supplies electrical power to parked aircraft, replacing the APU
Designed for high efficiency and durability
Reduces aircraft fuel consumption and emissions
Available integrated with the passenger boarding bridge
Managed alongside hoses via the UBS Hose Management System
Best for

Use cases.

  • Powering parked aircraft systems at the gate without running the APU
  • Cutting apron fuel burn, noise and emissions
  • Fixed-gate ground power provision as part of a PBB installation