Samsic Assistance Canada: Strengthening Equipment Resources for a Successful Transition

As of September 1st, Samsic Assistance Canada will take over the entire Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleet from TSAS, representing more than 700 units.

This fleet includes tractors, baggage conveyors, and charging stations. Notably, 70% of the tractors and conveyors are electric—a major advantage in terms of performance, reliability, and environmental responsibility.

A comprehensive assessment of both the existing fleet and the equipment taken over from TSAS has already been carried out by our teams. This approach ensures:

• Optimal allocation of resources,

• Reliable and high-quality equipment made available to each client,

• Reassignment of surplus equipment based on operational needs.

Equipment type	Quantity
DOLLY/CONTAINER DOLLY	288
CART/BAGGAGE CART	241
DOLLY/PALLET DOLLY	212
BAGGAGE TRACTOR	119
BELT LOADER	33
PUSH BACK	28
GROUND POWER UNIT	20
CARGO LOADER	19
CHARGER	17
TOWBAR	13
ULD RACKING	10
HEATER /AIR CONDITIONING UNIT	14
AIRCRAFT STAIRS	14
WATER/LAVATORY TRUCK	12
CARGO TRACTOR	8
AIR START UNIT	4
FUEL PICK-UP	1

Owning the equipment outright provides Samsic Assistance Canada with clear strategic advantages:

• Greater responsiveness in allocating and maintaining equipment,

• Better resource management, reinforcing service quality for our airline customers,

• A strong environmental commitment, through the growing integration of electric equipment.

  
  

This milestone marks an essential step in preparing for the transition and building a service that is sustainable, high-performing, and customer-focused.

👉 In our next article, we will present the takeover of the maintenance workshops and the many benefits this will bring to our operations, our clients, and our teams.