Brussels Airport tests Taxibot for sustainable taxiing
Brussels Airport and TUI Fly are conducting tests of a new Taxibot system as part of the Stargate programme, a European Green Deal project for a greener aviation. Brussels Airport is project leader and works together with a diverse consortium of 21 partners including three European airports and several airlines.
In close collaboration with TUI fly, Brussels Airport is the first Belgian airport to test the Taxibot for sustainable taxiing. This semi-robotic truck on biodiesel enables airplane taxiing without engines running. Pilots will retain complete control throughout the process, ensuring a safe and efficient operation. This innovative solution has the potential to significantly decrease jet fuel consumption, emissions (including CO2 and NOx), and noise pollution by up to 85% and 60% respectively.
The three-month trial period that began on March 25th, 2024, will assess the effectiveness of the Taxibot within Brussels Airport’s infrastructure.
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