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Happy New Year From the LPA Team!

LPA are back in the office for our first working day of 2026! Today marks the first day with everyone returning to our sites across the UK and ready to push forward with fresh ideas and renewed energy to deliver excellence for our customers. Here is to a great year of innovation, collaboration and success.


Your Guide to Aircraft Ground Power Units and Support Equipment

When working with aircraft on the ground, reliable power is essential. Whether you are starting engines, maintaining avionics, or running systems during servicing, a dependable Ground Power Unit (GPU) keeps operations smooth and safe. At Red Box Aviation, we provide a full range of GPUs and ground support equipment designed for all types of aircraft,…


Understanding Aircraft Frequency Converters and the Benefits of Red Box Aviation’s Static Frequency Converters

Aircraft frequency converters play a crucial role in converting available electrical power to the required frequency for aircraft systems. These converters ensure that aircraft receive a consistent and suitable power supply, preventing electrical failures and system malfunctions.   Types of Aircraft Frequency Converters Aircraft frequency converters come in various types, each designed to cater to…


LPA Group exhibiting at AERO Friedrichshafen 2025!

  LPA Group are exhibiting at general aviation show Aero EXPO (Friedrichshafen) between April 9-12. We will be promoting our latest ground power products including our Red Box Aviation range of start power units, continuous power units, combination power units, and 28VDC cable harnesses & connectors. To find out more about AERO EXPO click here Not…


New Red Box Aviation Business Development Manager!

We are delighted to announce that Daren Lafferty, has joined our team as the Business Development Manager for Red Box Aviation. Daren has an extensive background in sales and business development. We sat down with Daren recently to get his thoughts since joining the LPA Team. “The first two weeks at LPA have ‘flown by!’…


Acquisition of Business!

LPA is pleased to announce that an agreement has been signed to acquire the UK trade and assets of a power supply provider. LPA has reached agreement with Eaton Electrical Products Limited to acquire Eaton’s Powertron business. The Acquisition includes the UK trading division and assets, including its small manufacturing capability in Cambridgeshire. The Acquisition…


Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great holiday break and we look forward to working with you in 2025.


Chief Executive Officer announcement

We are pleased to announce, further to the Company’s announcement of 22 October 2024, the appointment effective today 2 January 2025 of Philo Daniel  as Chief Executive Officer of the LPA Group. To read the full release: https://www.lpa-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/New-CEO-Announcement.pdf


Merry Christmas from LPA Connection Systems!

Merry Christmas! We are closed for the Christmas break from 1pm Friday 20 December until 8.30am Thursday 2 January 2025. It was a pleasure to work with everyone in 2024, and we look forward to working with you in the New Year. Have a lovely holiday break .


What is Ground Support Equipment?

The term aircraft ground support equipment relates to service and maintenance equipment that is used at an airport to support aeronautical operations and related activities. When not in use, ground support equipment is usually kept on a ramp near the terminal for easy access. The primary function of GSE is to support the safe operation of…