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Electric Taxiing Motors Could Save Airlines Millions Of Dollars
Mexican airline Interjet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Honeywell and Safran, developers of the Electric Green Taxiing System (EGTS), to become the first airline in the Americas to use the system which will save airlines up to $450,000 per plane, per year once it comes to market. (flightclub.jalopnik.com) Daha Fazlası...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I seem to recall reading a couple of years ago that El Al was already using a similar system.
Everybody here has some GREAT points about this product. Yes it will save money, be safer, let the engines run idle, etc. No, this may not work in all WX, it's not a good idea to takeoff with a cold engine, etc. But it would be worth a shot to use it on smaller planes at first.
i think its a win win , even if they started the engines half way to the runway it would still save money , they would remain in idle and be able to monitor the engine for problems before takeoff , I have to admit, it sounds strange to start a jet engine from cold and take off 30 seconds later
Yes - save money and pollution/noise around airports. And it's not a good idea to start *any* engine and use under full load if it is cold - even your car (unless it is electric).
Didn't VS / VIR / Virgin Atlantic Airways use a wheel tug a few years ago?
Todd: Think that was Wheeltug. http://airinsight.com/2011/11/07/elal-launches-wheeltug/