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Oshkosh Aerotech Unveils New Tempest-SI Deicer at International GSE Expo 2025

Sep 16, 2025 | News

With the launch of the Tempest-si, Oshkosh AeroTech reinforces its commitment to innovation and sets a new benchmark for the future of aviation ground support.


Orlando, Fla. (September 16, 2025) – Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business and leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services, today unveiled a brand new deicer, the Tempest-si™, at the International GSE Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Building off Oshkosh AeroTech’s decades of experience in deicing technology, the Tempest-si offers a compact deicing solution serving the aviation industry.

“We’re proud to continue our legacy of innovation with the introduction of the Tempest-si deicer,” said Jack Bermingham, Vice President and General Manager for Oshkosh AeroTech’s Ground Support Equipment business. “The Tempest-si is designed to navigate congested ramps with the same durability and performance our customers expect from Oshkosh.”

Features of the Tempest-si include:

  • Robust Design: The compact and durable design of the Tempest-si enables efficient movement across tight ramps while maintaining safety near aircraft. Additionally, the vehicle offers stainless steel body panels to guard against corrosion and features a redesigned fluid for high utilization.  
  • Intuitive Operator Controls: Simple, easy to operate controls help promote operator and training efficiency. The Tempest-si also includes a single hand-held nozzle for both deice and anti-ice applications contributing to operator efficiency.
  • Outstanding Visibility: The cab design offers optimal visibility for deicer operators; promoting clarity and spray accuracy in the demanding deicing environment.
  • Promotes Efficient Maintenance: Ground-level access to controls and major components promotes safety and optimizes uptime.  

In addition to the new Tempest-si deicer, Oshkosh AeroTech is spotlighting several solutions from its ground support equipment portfolio as well as airport services, gate equipment, and military solutions. These products and technologies showcase Oshkosh AeroTech’s breadth of offerings for the aviation industry.

“We look forward to welcoming customers and partners to our booth space so they can see firsthand how we are developing innovative solutions for the airport of the future,” added Bermingham.

Oshkosh AeroTech will also host a new product presentation in the booth on September 17 at 11 a.m. PDT.

To learn more about Oshkosh AeroTech and its comprehensive range of equipment and solutions, visit booth #4005 at International GSE Expo 2025 or visithttps://oshkoshaerotech.com/gse-expo-2025

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Airport Improvement