Aircraft
TaxiBot Approved To Enter Service With 737 Fleet
Semi-robotic taxiing system is due to begin commercial operations with Lufthansa.
According to IAI, the TaxiBot system delivers significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions. (Photo: IAI)
According to IAI, the TaxiBot system delivers significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions. (Photo: IAI)

The European Aviation Safety Agency and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel have issued a supplementary type certificate (STC) for the TaxiBot aircraft towing system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in partnership with France’s TLD and Lufthansa LEOS. Plans call for the semi-robotic, pilot-controlled system to begin commercial operations with Lufthansa at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport by the end of November.