At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, something quiet is taking place. Four easyJet Airbus A320neo aircraft are being prepared for a new etaxi solution. Today, the airline and the airport officially launched Europe’s first full-scale electric TaxiBot operation for Airbus aircraft. It…
Etaxi is the nickname for aircraft taxiing without using the main engines. This is attractive to airlines for several reasons, including fuel savings, time savings, and less risk for FOD. It has been a promise dating back several years. But…
GreenTaxi is a new entrant in the e-taxi segment. The concept of e-taxi isn’t novel, but its gestation has been taking a long time. GreenTaxi, has an approach that moves beyond what was first seen in 2013 when SAFRAN and…
Several years ago, in 2013, eTaxi was a hot subject. The aircraft above was seen demonstrating this at an air show. This idea seemed novel and had big names behind it, evidenced by the brands on the plane. You can…
Wheeltug has been working on its e-taxi solution for several years. The company today demonstrated its e-taxi solution today in Memphis, TN. The aircraft used comes from a Spanish airline and is a 737NG. Most of the deals Wheeltug has…
Airlines know that fast turnarounds mean profits – Southwest advertised ten-minute turns back in 1982. While there have been various claims about turnaround times, there has been a shortage of data to help determine just how important this factor is…