Swissport, the world’s leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based Aurrigo International plc for its first global pilot project involving autonomous ground handling solutions. The collaboration will launch at Zurich Airport, positioning Swissport as a pioneer in next-generation intelligent Ground Support Equipment (iGSE) and as a forward-looking, tech-enabled ground handler. “This partnership marks a key milestone in … [Read more...] about Swissport and Aurrigo launch first global pilot of autonomous ground handling solutions at Zurich Airport
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Aurrigo to introduce four new autonomous baggage handling vehicles at Changi Airport
Changi Airport will see a fleet of four end-to-end autonomous electric baggage vehicles using Aurrigo’s Auto-DollyTug® The contract follows completion of the phase 2A testing of the Auto-DollyTug® conducted over 2 years to trial automated loading and unloading operations at aircraft stands in different weather conditions Aurrigo’s Auto-Connect® fleet manager software platform will be used to schedule and monitor all vehicle tasks The expanded fleet will be used to assess and validate … [Read more...] about Aurrigo to introduce four new autonomous baggage handling vehicles at Changi Airport
UPS starts Auto-Cargo trials at East Midlands
UPS and Aurrigo have announced a project to deploy Auto-Cargo, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to move heavy loads to and from aircraft, at East Midlands Airport. UPS said the autonomous technology will enable the limited numbers of security-cleared drivers to perform other roles around the airport, with the target of achieving zero tailpipe emissions. The vehicle can transport a standard full-size cargo pallet or two half-size standard containers or unit load devices (ULD) up to a … [Read more...] about UPS starts Auto-Cargo trials at East Midlands
