Electric Taxi

A system that enables an aircraft to taxi without engine power or ground tugs has been launched by El Al Israel Airlines for application on its fleet of Boeing 737s. Developed by WheelTug, the system will use two electric motors inside the wheels of the nose gear to propel it at speeds up to 28 mph...

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