



Concept
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Pushback operation and procedures performed by TaxiBot identical to today
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Immediate taxiing after pushback eliminating bottlenecks in the gate area
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Taxiing with engines stopped. Engines start shortly before take-off with respect to required warm-up time
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Pilot is in control at all times (after Pushback) using airplane tiller and brakes (transparent to pilot)
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Taxiing at 23 knots, same as current airplane taxi speed
Features
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No modification in airplane system
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No need for APU replacement
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No added weight to the airplane
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No impact on NLG fatigue life
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Pilots fully in control during taxiing
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Improved traction on wet or icy surfaces
News & Publications
April 2020
In cooperation with Air Traffic Control Netherlands (LVNL), the Ministry of I&W, Corendon Dutch Airlines, KLM, Transavia, EasyJet and handlers dnata and KLM Ground Services.
Benefits
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Major saving in fuel consumption
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Significant reduction of greenhouse gases
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Significant reduction of noise levels
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FOD reduced by 50%
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Increased operational efficiency and throughput at airport gates
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