New Report Reveals How Airports Can Successfully Scale Electrified GSE Fleets in 2027

The report from electrification partner Enatel draws on industry expertise, data and research to outline how airports can successfully transition to electric ground support equipment in 2027.

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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Airports across the world are adopting electric ground support equipment (eGSE), and a new report reveals unique barriers depending on operation size. Enatel, a global leader in electrification solutions, today launches The Global State of Airside Electrification: From Commitment to Operational Reality, backed by industry data, case studies and interviews.

The report finds that electrification is accelerating globally, but airports face different execution challenges depending on scale. From power availability constraints at major hubs to knowledge and planning gaps at regional operations, both need actionable guidance to move from commitment to execution and meet sustainability goals.

The insights come at a pivotal time. A recent survey by Ground Support Worldwide found that nearly 65% of airports intend to invest in eGSE fleets over the next five years to meet sustainability targets, improve operational efficiency and comply with new regulations. However, over 70% of respondents indicated their current charging infrastructure is lacking.

“The question for most airports is no longer whether to electrify, it’s how to plan and grow new electric GSE fleets effectively,” said Mike Clifford, General Manager of Enatel. “This report explores how GSE operators should prioritize infrastructure strategies and long-term implementation planning.”

Key Insights from the GSE Report

From large international airports to smaller regional hubs, airside ground support equipment electrification is gaining momentum globally. The report finds that some of the biggest opportunities and challenges for the industry include:

• New methods to respond to power limitations, including battery energy storage systems, can reduce peak demand and lower total system costs by up to $10 million for large US airports.
  
  
  
  
• Operators that adopt airport GSE battery charger partners early and develop long-term strategies are better positioned to scale electrification without disrupting day-to-day operations.
  
  
  
  
• Charging equipment reliability and durability are essential to long-term electrification success, particularly in demanding airport environments.

Industry Experts in the GSE Report

The report also highlights insights from airport operators and charging specialists around the world. Contributors include Tony Smith of Bahrain Airport Services, who provides perspective on a real-world charging case study, along with other experts from Deerns, FastCharge, Enatel, and IDEAL Industries.

“This report provides airport operators with the strategies they need to move from electrification commitment to scalable execution,” said Rachel Whitehead, Director of Marketing and Product at Enatel. “Infrastructure decisions made today will support long-term electrification success.”

Read the report here.

About Enatel^®

Enatel is a global leader in advanced battery charging technology designed for industrial vehicles. With more than 200,000 chargers deployed globally, they design and manufacture efficient, scalable charging solutions used across the material handling equipment, ground support equipment, and AGV industries. Enatel is headquartered in New Zealand and is part of the IDEAL Industries Inc. family of companies.

Media Contact:

Kaitlin Liebling

Kaitlin.Liebling@idealindustries.com

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Zoomlion Strengthens European Localization through Expanded Service, Manufacturing, and Technology Collaboration

CHANGSHA, China, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion” or “the Company”) is strengthening its localized operations in Europe following a partner meeting held on August 19 at Zoomlion’s factory in Germany and a visit to its German subsidiary m-tec. The Company outlined plans to further develop local sales, manufacturing, service, talent development, and digital capabilities, while improving spare parts availability and service responsiveness.

At the partner meeting, customers and partners from multiple European countries discussed market development, products, services, and localized operations. Participants recognized improvements in Zoomlion’s product quality and technology capabilities while highlighting priorities including long-term service capabilities, spare parts support, and a broader product portfolio. Zoomlion Chairman and CEO Zhan Chunxin responded to these priorities by emphasizing the strategic importance of Europe to the Company and its commitment to long-term localization.

The Company plans to further develop its European spare parts and service networks, improving both response times and parts availability. It will also advance a customer-facing digital service platform designed to automatically assign service tasks and track them throughout the process, giving customers easier access to information on equipment, spare parts, and services. Zoomlion will also continue introducing new products and technologies and broadening its portfolio to better meet local market needs.

Mr. Zhan visited m-tec’s production and R&D facilities in Germany on Aug. 25, where he reviewed the subsidiary’s operations and technology development, including R&D and applications involving 3D printing. Mr. Zhan said Zoomlion will continue supporting m-tec by leveraging the group’s global market presence, R&D capabilities, and financial resources, while encouraging closer collaboration in technology, products, and market development. Since joining Zoomlion in 2014, m-tec has built on its expertise in dry-mix mortar machinery and building materials while collaborating with Zoomlion in technology, products, and markets, making it an important part of the group’s European localization strategy.

Zoomlion has developed sales, service, financing, and manufacturing capabilities across Europe, supported by local production facilities including CIFA in Italy, m-tec, WILBERT and RABE in Germany, and its aerial work platform factory in Hungary. This localized footprint enables the Company to bring manufacturing, technical expertise, talent, and customer support closer to European markets.

Moving forward, Zoomlion will continue combining global resources with local capabilities to strengthen customer support and drive long-term growth in Europe.

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India Gen Z Outlook 2026: The No Cap Generation – Rethinking Education, Ambition and Success

Mumbai, Sep 01: Emeritus, the global education company has unveiled new primary research titled ‘India’s GenZ Outlook 2026: Recalculating education, ambition, and success; The No Cap Generation’.

The findings are based on 1,010 respondents aged 15-28, spanning three life stages: (a) pre-college, (b) transitioning, and (c ) early career – across major Indian metros. The report examines how young Indians are reassessing traditional pathways in higher education, skills, and careers amid visa uncertainty, rising overseas costs, and the rise of AI.  

The traditional study-abroad pathway is losing ground – 48% of those who would consider studying abroad say their interest has declined over the past year, driven by cost, visa requirements, and uncertain post-study work regimes. The United States is bearing the sharpest decline. At the same time, a new consideration set is emerging.

87% of pre-college and 92% of transitioning respondents would be likely or extremely likely to study a programme offered by an internationally ranked university in India. 69% of transitioning students would actively prefer an India-based international programme over going abroad to avoid visa uncertainty. 

On-campus remains the anchor but the pathway model, combining India-based study with partial home-campus exposure / semester exchange, is the fastest-growing preference. Interest jumps 12 points between pre-college (27%) and transitioning students (39%) – the closer students get to real enrolment decisions, the more compelling the model becomes.

“It took 30 years to build a predictable outward migration path. The reversal is happening much faster. Policies are moving, universities are arriving, families are taking note – and brain drain is turning,’’ said Ashwin Damera, Co-founder & CEO, Emeritus. 

Beyond formal education, the data reveals how this generation is navigating skills and career choices:

• 82% use AI or GenAI tools at least weekly to learn or build new skills

• 65% of early career respondents feel a degree alone is no longer sufficient to succeed in the job market

• 74% prioritise work-life balance over formal leadership titles – and 65% agree a successful career does not require becoming an executive leader

• 60% feel burned out by the pressure to continuously upskill – yet 75% still believe learning the right skills will keep them competitive

• 79% want their career to contribute positively to the environment, signalling that purpose is becoming as important as pay 

Commenting further on the report, he added,

“As we deepen our presence in India, this report becomes a stepping-stone in that journey. We went ahead with the idea of understanding the pulse of a generation that is outcome-oriented, globally aware, and navigating world uncertainties in real time. The findings carry nuances that we believe will help institutions, employers, and policymakers design stronger, more relevant frameworks for the generation that is shaping India’s future.’’

This report is part of Emeritus’s ongoing research initiative tracking the evolving talent landscape across education, skills, and career decision-making globally. With this edition, the brand doubles down on understanding India’s talent pulse – with the next edition set to focus on parent perspectives on education choices in India.

United States Government and North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) Reach Historic Deal to Develop Venezuela’s Oil Sector

The deal, made possible by strengthening relations between Venezuela and the United States, is expected to involve nearly $100 billion in investment to commercialize more than 65 billion barrels of P1 reserves in Venezuela.

CARACAS, Venezuela, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Departments of State and War have reached an historic deal with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) to significantly expand oil production in Venezuela. As part of the deal, NABEP will have operating control of the business, with the United States Government holding rights to a 35% stake in the company, alongside preferential access to 20% of the company’s production at cost.

President Donald J. Trump announced the agreement on Truth Social as “the biggest oil deal in world history” and is demonstrative of the U.S. and Venezuelan governments deepening collaboration in the Venezuelan oil sector, bringing jobs and fiscal stability for Venezuelans and lower prices at the pump for Americans.

“Venezuela is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, hardworking people and untapped potential,” said Alejandro Betancourt, CEO of NABEP. “This transaction will unleash that potential to the great benefit of both Venezuelans and Americans. We are grateful to President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Marco Rubio, Secretary Pete Hegseth, the United States Government, and to President Delcy Rodríguez and the Government of Venezuela, for their confidence in NABEP and their willingness to tackle this challenge with us. We look forward to pioneering a new and exciting path together.”

This new venture is expected to bring tens of millions of additional barrels of Venezuelan oil to the global marketplace, thousands of well-paid jobs to Venezuela, and billions in incremental investment and broader economic activity to drive growth in Venezuela’s recovering economy. Through the right to purchase 20% of the oil produced at cost, this venture will also ultimately deliver billions in savings for American consumers and secure a stable and growing strategic supply of oil in the Western Hemisphere. Through billions in purchases of oil infrastructure and equipment from U.S. suppliers, NABEP will also support thousands of manufacturing jobs in the United States.

Mr. Betancourt has been in the Venezuelan oil industry for more than 15 years with a consistent track record of success, most recently at the helm of NABEP, where he rapidly scaled the company’s production from approximately 18,000 barrels per day to more than 200,000 barrels per day through roughly $1 billion in company-funded investment, making it the country’s second-largest oil producer in just two years’ time. Today, the company directly employs over 5,000 people and supports over 10,000 contractor employees across Venezuela.

Following these transactions, NABEP now controls the rights to commercialize more than 65 billion barrels of P1 reserves in Venezuela. NABEP is seeking to rapidly expand its operations in Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco Belt with the near-term goal of increasing production to more than 1 million barrels of oil per day.

As it was announced, the program will involve nearly $100 billion in investment to increase production capacity and oil and gas infrastructure in Venezuela and will generate more than $209 billion in tax revenue for the Venezuelan state.

In a statement posted to X immediately following the announcement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: “This deal is a huge win for both the American and Venezuelan people. It demonstrates how President Trump’s bold foreign policy is driving America First wins: securing stable reserves and low-cost oil in our Hemisphere and lowering gas prices here at home. For the Venezuelan people, this deal will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment, support thousands of high-paying jobs, and drive the reconstruction of Venezuela’s economy.”

About North American Blue Energy Partners

North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) is an independent oil exploration and production company operating in North and Latin America, with offices in Caracas, Maracaibo and Lechería. NABEP is committed to the responsible development of energy resources, the safety of its people, and the prosperity of the communities where it operates. www.nabep.net

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Furuno Unveils New SOLION-100 Terminal for Iridium GMDSS

The SOLION-100 combines GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System and Long-Range Identification and Tracking capabilities in a single Iridium Certus 100 terminal for newbuild and retrofit vessels.

HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, and Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. today announced Furuno will offer its new SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS. This new Furuno maritime safety terminal is built on Iridium^® Certus 100 technology and integrates GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) and Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) capabilities in a single platform.

Iridium GMDSS entered service in 2020 following recognition by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), becoming the first new provider of satellite GMDSS services since the system was established. It delivers regulated maritime distress and safety communications through Iridium’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, with global coverage, including the polar regions.

Furuno’s addition of Iridium GMDSS to its portfolio gives shipowners and shipyards greater choice in selecting maritime safety equipment for newbuild and retrofit vessels.

“Furuno has been committed to supporting safer navigation at sea for decades, and maritime safety remains at the heart of what we do,” said Kiyoshi Furuno, Head of Marine Electronic Products Division and Sales Management Department General Manager, Furuno. “The new SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS allows us to strengthen our safety communications portfolio and provide customers with LEO satellite GMDSS technology alongside the Furuno navigation and communications systems they already rely on.”

“Furuno has a long history of supporting maritime safety, and its addition of Iridium GMDSS brings together that expertise with the global coverage of the Iridium network,” said Wouter Deknopper, vice president and general manager, maritime, Iridium. “Together, we are giving shipowners and shipyards another way to equip vessels with reliable maritime safety communications, including in the polar regions.”

Iridium GMDSS is designed to support crews throughout a maritime safety event, from receiving navigational and meteorological warnings through Iridium SafetyCast^® to initiating a distress alert and establishing Safety Voice communications with a Rescue Coordination Center. A single-button distress alert transmits the vessel’s identification, status and position, while Safety Voice enables crews to communicate directly with rescue authorities to provide additional information about the situation.

The SOLION-100 is expected to be commercially available for retrofit applications in late 2026, with availability for newbuild projects expected to follow in 2027.

Iridium is exhibiting this week at SMM Hamburg. Visit booth Hall B6 Stand 313 to learn more about Iridium PNT, Iridium GMDSS, and other critical maritime safety services.

For more information about Iridium GMDSS, visit https://www.iridium.com/gmdss.

About Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) operates the world’s only truly global mobile satellite network. It serves as a platform for innovation, enabling voice, data, and messaging, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), and aircraft surveillance services anywhere on Earth. Through its satellite constellation and integrated capabilities like Aireon, the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, Iridium delivers services that support safety-focused operations across aviation, maritime, government, industrial, and consumer markets. The company is a leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and is advancing direct-to-device (D2D) communications based on open standards to expand access to satellite services.

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Iridium innovates through an ecosystem of more than 500 technology and distribution partners, serving millions of customers worldwide. For more information visit www.iridium.com.

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C5i Appoints Krishnan Venkata as President & Chief Operating Officer

The appointment strengthens C5i’s leadership as it enters its next phase of global growth, helping clients translate AI, data, and analytics capabilities into measurable business impact

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AI and data analytics company, C5i, today announced the appointment of Krishnan Venkata as its President & Chief Operating Officer, effective 20^th August 2026.

The appointment comes at a time when enterprise AI is rapidly evolving. As organizations move beyond experimentation, the focus is increasingly shifting from the capabilities of AI to how effectively those capabilities can help businesses succeed and grow. Clients are looking for partners that can bring together strategic consulting, analytical rigor, technical depth, AI-enabled innovation, scalable delivery, and reusable accelerators to deliver measurable outcomes.

Over the past several years, C5i has built and strengthened its capabilities, expanded its global footprint, and made strategic acquisitions, including Analytic Edge Pte. Ltd. and Datavid Limited, to deepen its horizontal and vertical capabilities.

Ashwin Mittal, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO of C5i, commented: “C5i has built a strong combination of capabilities across data, analytics, AI, and global delivery. As our clients sharpen focus on business outcomes from AI, we’re bringing these strengths together in new and more powerful ways to scale impact for our clients. Krishnan brings the experience to help us do that, combining deep expertise in building client relationships, strategic solutioning, market development, and operational excellence.”

Krishnan brings over two decades of experience across technology, data, analytics, AI, and knowledge services, with extensive experience working with Fortune 500 organizations.

Prior to joining C5i, Krishnan served as Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics.

As President & COO, Krishnan will lead Client Relationships, Sales, Account Management, and Partnerships across the Americas and Europe, while overseeing Operations at C5i.

“AI is creating enormous opportunities, but clients are increasingly focused on how it can move the needle for their businesses,” said Krishnan Venkata. “They want to move beyond isolated capabilities and experiments to solutions that are closely connected to their business priorities and can deliver measurable impact. I believe C5i is uniquely positioned to help make this happen, with a strong combination of domain expertise, proven delivery, solution frameworks, and proprietary IP. I am excited to join C5i at this important point in its journey and work with our clients and teams to bring together our consulting, analytical, technical, and AI strengths to help businesses solve their critical problems and scale solutions for impact.”

Krishnan’s experience in building and scaling client relationships will be central to C5i’s next phase, combining consulting and solutioning with strong fulfillment to turn strategic priorities into sustained business value.

About C5i

C5i is a data analytics and artificial intelligence (‘AI’) company focused on delivering measurable business impact for enterprise clients using the combined application of human expertise and AI-driven solutions. The company helps global enterprises turn data into intelligence that powers decision-making, automated actions, and business impact at speed and scale. The company drives value through a comprehensive solution set, integrating multifunctional teams that have technical and business domain expertise with a robust suite of products, solutions, and services tailored for various horizontal and industry-specific use cases. C5i caters to many companies across industries, including technology, consumer goods, life sciences, and others. The company has been recognized in various technology research services’ reports by industry analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and Everest Group across domains including customer analytics, marketing measurement and optimization, supply chain analytics, and data and AI services.

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