Solutions for sustainable aviation

TaxiBot®

Semi-Robotic,
Pilot-Controlled
Sustainable taxiing system.

product info

TaxiBot®

THE TAXIBOT®, (TAXIING ROBOT), IS A UNIQUE PROVEN SOLUTION – CERTIFIED AND READY TO BRING BOTH ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMICAL GROUND OPERATION SAVINGS TO AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS.

Taxibot®

Features

Fuel
Efficiency Boost

Cuts fuel consumption by up to 75% compared to taxiing with both engines.

01

Emission
Reduction

Reduces all green house gaz such as CO2, NOX, CO, HC, ultrafine particle emissions (and more) by up to 90%

02

Noise
Pollution Cut

Significant decrease in noise pollution, with an average 10 dB reduction leading to a 50% decrease in noise.

03
Tutorial

How does
it work?

Aircraft pushback operation

No change in process but pushback performed by TaxiBot®

Taxiing

Starts immediately after pushback with engine-off, eliminating bottlenecks in the gate area

Engine start

Shortly before take-off with respect to required warm-up time

Coming back at gate

Under supervision of Air Traffic Control

Taxibot

Technical
Specification

  • GEN 1 : Diesel Series
  • GEN2 E-TaxiBot
  • GEN 2 : Range Extender Diesel
  • GEN2 : H2 Range Extender
Characteristics

Series hybrid architecture with 2 diesel engines
The diesel engines do not drive the wheels directly – instead, they generate electricity to power electric motors located in the main wheels

  • Dimensions: 4.16 m (width) × 9 m (length) × 2 m (height)
  • Weight: 25 tonnes
Autonomy

550 L diesel fuel tank

  • Operational range: ~110 missions per full tank
Status and date

Out of production line
Operational since January 2014
Deployed, tested and approved at multiple international airports

Characteristics

100% electric drive
Fast charging with dual CCS Type 2 connectors

  • Dimensions: 4.10 m (width) × 9 m (length) × 2 m (height)
  • Weight: 25 tonnes
Autonomy

2 LIP (Lion Iron Phosphate) battery packs, 210 kWh each (total: 420 kWh)

  • Operational range: ~8 missions per full charge
  • Charging via CCS Type 2 – up to 2 × 100 kW (200 kW total)
Status and date

Final prototype validated
Operational testing since March 2025

Certification in progress
In production

Status and date

Under development
Based on GEN 2 Full Electric platform, with added diesel generator to extend autonomy, especially in region where electrical grid capacity are limited.

Targeted for industrialization and first deployments in 2027

Status and date

Under development
Based on GEN 2 Full Electric platform, with added Hydrogen fuel cell to extend autonomy and explore a new way of powering innovation.

Targeted for industrialization and first deployments in 2028

In situ

Gallery
Product

India pioneered the deployment of TaxiBot® technology.

Air India becoming the world’s first airline to use TaxiBot® on a commercial flight with passengers onboard in October 2019 at Delhi Airport.

This initiative aims to save approximately 15,000 tonnes of jet fuel over three years at Delhi and Bengaluru airports.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s Green Zone Initiative

In 2019, Schiphol Airport initiated its Green Zone project by acquiring two TaxiBot® units, aiming to eliminate terminal-area turbine use.

Goals for 2030

The airport plans to scale this initiative across the entire platform, targeting zero-emission ground operations.

Air France
Delta
Loong Air
Lufthansa

F.A.Q.

Here you will find the most frequently asked questions from our users about TaxiBot®.

Is TaxiBot® safe for aircraft engines and landing gear?

Yes. TaxiBot® is certified by many international organism such as EASA, FAA, CAAC etc…. It is at the moment the only certified solution fully compatible with aircraft structure for engines off taxiing.

Can pilots operate TaxiBot® directly from the cockpit?

Yes. After pushback, the pilot takes control using the tiller and brakes, just like standard taxiing.

What aircraft types can TaxiBot handle today?

TaxiBot® is currently certified for the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 (NG). Certification for the A220, 737 MAX, and Embraer E170–E190 is underway.

Does TaxiBot® require modifications to the aircraft?

No modification is needed for the Boeing 737. For the A320 family, a minor Service Bulletin is required, involving a software update and minor electrical wiring update.

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