British Airways overhauls ground equipment at Heathrow

British Airways is overhauling its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport in a multi-million investment program to reduce emissions both in the air and on the ground. The airline will gradually replace its Heathrow ground vehicles, such as cargo transporters, cars, passenger steps, and vans with hybrid or electric alternatives where available. “At British Airways, we are committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner and our focus isn’t just about reducing emissions in the air, but on the ground too,” said British Airways director of Heathrow Tom Moran. Improvements include replacing more than 750 pieces of grounding