Results for tag: "Aircraft Electric Taxiing Systems"

Within the scope of avionics, the Aircraft Electric Taxiing Systems market encompasses technologies designed to allow aircraft to taxi between the runway and the gate without the use of their main engines. This is achieved through electric drive systems that can be integrated with the aircraft's landing gear. These systems serve to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and noise during ground operations. They also aim to increase operational efficiency and reduce reliance on airport tugs for maneuvering. Electric taxiing systems are part of a broader movement towards more electrified and sustainable aviation technologies, which align with the industry's focus on reducing environmental impact and improving cost-effectiveness. Electric taxiing solutions are offered by a variety of companies, each contributing to advancements in the field. Honeywell and Safran had previously worked on a joint initiative called EGTS (Electric Green Taxiing System), though the partnership was dissolved. Another example is WheelTug, which offers an electric drive system that installs into an aircraft's nose wheel. Additionally, companies such as Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) with its TaxiBot, a semi-robotic towbarless towing tractor, and Airbus with its eTaxi concept, are key players in the development of innovative electric taxiing solutions for the aviation industry. Show Less Read more