El Al Launches Integrated Electric Taxi System On Boeing 737 Fleet

A system that enables an aircraft to taxi without engine power or ground tugs has been launched by Israeli airline El Al for application on its fleet of Boeing 737s. Developed by WheelTug, the system will use two electric motors integrated inside the wheels of the aircraft’s nose gear to propel it...

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