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JBT/Oshkosh Corp

With a long-standing tradition of leveraging our experience, a drive to provide solutions, and a passion to innovate towards the future, Oshkosh AeroTech has earned the position as a strong leader in the aviation industry. In each chapter of the story, different brands have integrated into one brand, each growing along the way.

Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of purpose-built equipment and vehicles, purchased Oshkosh AeroTech from JBT in August 2023. As a result, the robust capabilities of Oshkosh Corporation are leveraged while remaining committed to customers’ objectives and goals in the aviation sector.

We have a storied history that united different logos in the same understanding: we succeed only when our customers succeed.

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Our Legacy

AeroTech has a long history of leadership in the aviation support industry.

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2023

Oshkosh Corporation acquires AeroTech from JBT Corporation in an $800M cash transaction. Oshkosh manufactures specialty vehicles such as fire trucks, postal service vehicles, man lifts and defense vehicles.

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2017-2019

JBT acquires Aircraft Maintenance Support Services (AMSS), Ltd., a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high quality military and commercial aviation loading and servicing equipment and LEKTRO a privately held manufacturer of all-electric, towbarless tow tractors.

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2010-2016

Introduced the Ranger cargo loader for long-distance cargo loading operations.

Expanded sales into the Defense sector with AgileAir a single cart with bleed air, power and conditioned air capabilities.

Further developed iOPS a fleet management, monitoring and diagnostic platform for mobile and gate equipment.

Enhanced the JetAire pre-conditioned air family to include large capacity and air handling units.

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2000-2009

FMC Airport Services is formed to provide dedicated maintenance for airline and airport handling equipment, as well as facilities maintenance, airport planning and apron management systems.

FMC Airport Services re-enters the military market with the design and development of the Halvorsen loader, selected by the USAF to replace all other 25K cargo loaders.

JBT Corporation is founded and introduced on the New York Stock Exchange (JBT) in 2008; FMC AeroTech is rebranded as JBT AeroTech.

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1990s

FMC acquires Jetway Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of gate equipment, particularly passenger boarding bridges.

FMC introduces the first point-of-use pre-conditioned air unit, providing cooling for aircraft while parked at the gate – reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

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1980s

FMC builds a new aviation equipment manufacturing facility in Orlando, Florida and acquires a second dedicated manufacturing facility for aviation equipment in Madrid, Spain; products include belt loaders, loaders, and deicers.

FMC introduces the Commander loader, featuring the new Heliroll® conveyor system, to meet container and pallet requirements.

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1970s

FMC’s Airline Equipment Division grows to see its container and pallet loaders used by 35 airlines throughout the world.

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1960s

FMC creates the first mobile de-icing system, developed from the John Bean spray pump legacy.

FMC develops the Flite-Line loader, a cargo handling system for the new containerized generation of jet aircraft, as well as the Flite-Line deicer, capable of deicing the largest jet liner.

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1950s

FMC develops the world’s first commercial conveyorized breading machine.

Jetway® Apron Drive Passenger Boarding Bridges revolutionize the airline passenger boarding process.

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Memberships, Affiliations & Certifications

Oshkosh AeroTech is a member of leading branch organizations and associations around the world, and has obtained various certifications.

The Airlift/Tanker Association

ata-logoThe Airlift/Tanker Association is dedicated to ensuring that American military forces continue to have the air mobility capability required to implement U.S. national security strategy.

Association of American Airport Executives (AAAE)

AAAE brings together airport executives from across the United States and other countries for training, education, idea exchange, and the promotion of operational excellence. (Oshkosh AeroTech Corporate Member)

International Airport Equipment Manufacturers Association (IAEMA)

IAEMA-logoThe IAEMA promotes and supports the viability and business interests of the aviation ground support equipment community, including manufacturers, distributors, rebuilders and end-users (airlines, ground handlers, FBOs).

Armed Forces Covenant 
(Bridgend location only)

Armed-Forces-CovenantOur Welsh manufacturing site follows the Armed Forces Covenant which is a promise by the UK nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. The Armed Forces Covenant is an initiative, and not an entity, charity or association.

Cyber Essentials (Bridgend location only)

Cyber-EssentialsCREST is an approved accreditation body under the UK Government Cyber Essentials scheme. CREST certifies its member companies to provide Cyber Essentials services. Click here to see our Certificate of Assurance.

International Organization for Standardization

ISO 9001:2015 Certificates: Ogden, USA | Orlando, USA | Bridgend, UK
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate: Madrid, English | Spanish
ISO 14001:2015 Certificate: Bridgend, UK

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