“Air India has partnered with KSU Aviation to launch the use of TLD TaxiBots at Delhi and Bengaluru airports, starting with A320 family of aircraft. The adoption of the semi-robotic equipment enables a potential saving of approximately 15k tonnes in fuel consumption over three years, reducing cost for the airline. Air India seeks further deployment across its subsidiaries and other airports.”
TLD is proud to be supporting China Eastern Airlines as they take delivery of their first Comac C919 narrowbody with commercial flights anticipated to commence in early 2023.
Schiphol and partners have started conducting follow-up sustainable taxiing tests. At the airport, a KLM plane drove from Schiphol-Centre to and from a platform near the Zwanenburgbaan Runway with its engines switched off. This way of taxiing can significantly reduce fuel consumption and therefore CO2, nitrogen and ultrafine particle emissions. This trial run marks the start of various tests with the two semi-robotic taxiing systems that Schiphol purchased earlier this year.
TaxiBots will be deployed at the airport over the next year and a half. The TaxiBots will take some planes to a location further away from the gate and en route to the runway to start their engines there. Further operational experience with this vehicle will be gained by carrying out pushbacks and by towing empty aircraft.
Polderbaan preparations According to the original plan, continual test drives to and from the Polderbaan Runway were to have been carried out at the moment. The plan has been modified and now studies, simulations and tests will be carried out over the next eighteen months and as much experience as possible will be gained with the TaxiBots. The aim is to test, introduce and scale up new procedures for sustainable taxiing to and from the Polderbaan, among other locations, from mid-2024.
Sustainable taxiing as standard Schiphol is striving for sustainable taxiing at the airport in 2030, together with Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL), KLM, Transavia, Corendon Dutch Airlines, TUIfly and ground handling companies dnata, Swissport, Viggo, KLM Ground Services and TaxiBot provider Smart Airport Systems. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is supporting the initiative. The tests are part of European initiatives within the framework of the ALBATROSS-consortium and its successor: HERON. These subsidy projects aim to make aviation more sustainable.
TLD TaxiBot pictures reproduced with kind permission from Royal Schiphol Group.
The Australian Airports Association, (AAA), National Conference will showcase diverse and far-reaching repercussions the airport industry will face over the next decade and focus on challenges and risks facing the industry, sustainability, the customer experience, technology and more.
The AAA National Conference will feature a three-day program and exhibition including sessions, case studies and concurrent breakout sessions.
The AAA National Conference offers more ways than ever to connect with all aviation industry sectors.
TLD is proud to be hosted by Freightquip Pty Ltd at this key industry event and looks forward to meeting you at booths 47 & 52 at the Adelaide Convention Centre to discuss your GSE requirements
Saudi Airport Exhibition will be the largest dedicated event for airport development in Saudi Arabia, attracting thousands of global industry officials, suppliers, investors and professionals.
TLD is pleased to announce its attendance at this important Middle East aviation exhibition and will be on stand 3109 with our sales team and technical advisors.
Join us for this important 2-day event, and find out just why TLD is a market leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of Ground Support Equipment.
“Calling all ground handlers, airlines and airports – this is a brand-new event designed by leading manufacturers at IAEMA to help ensure your GSE strategy is ready for the post-pandemic age.
Our guiding Expo themes include: autonomous vehicles; sustainable GSE, new battery tech and advanced safety innovations.
Join us at GSE Expo Europe where you can gain crucial insight on the latest advances from 100+ confirmed exhibitors.
As well as enjoying quality dialogue with these product experts on stand, we will be putting GSE solutions to the test at our live outdoor Demo Zone.
And, the Expo will incorporate an indoor Innovation Zone to shine a light on the ground breaking new technologies heading for the ramp and what they could do to boost your KPIs.
Visit booth EX15 to discuss, explore and witness the very latest environmentally green GSE on offer from 7 Alvest Group companies!
Register now for your free-to-attend place at GSE Expo Europe, 13-15 September. https://lnkd.in/dCPt-zm6
We look forward to welcoming you to Paris for this exciting new show.”
