IAI and KSU to operate TaxiBot

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has an agreement with KSU of India for operating TaxiBot vehicles at New Delhi and Mumbai airports. In the first phase, TaxiBot vehicles will be delivered to the airports for controlled trials until end 2018, the second phase involving the delivery of 38 additional vehicles over four years. TaxiBot is a semi-robotic vehicle which connects to the aircraft and is controlled by the pilot to taxi from the airport’s bridge to the runway without employment of aircraft engines. “The Indian government regards the TaxiBot as a significant means for addressing air pollution issues at airports, which are exacerbating.”