Cargo Breaking News
Çelebi Aviation has successfully deployed Taxibots across Bengaluru and Delhi. Taxibots are towbarless aircraft tractors that are fully automated. Unlike traditional methods, where aircraft engines are used to taxi from the gate to the runway, these TaxiBots provide an eco-friendly alternative by towing the aircraft without the need to use the aircraft’s own engines. These state-of-the-art, semi-robotic aircraft towing systems have led to a reduction of over 1,137 tons of aviation fuel (ATF) consumption, eliminating more than 3,500 tons of CO₂ emissions while saving over 427 hours of ground time for airlines and also saving 1429 hours of engine time for aircrafts, which translates into significant financial benefits and sustainable solutions for airline partners. As part of its electrification roadmap, Çelebi is the First ground handling company in India to proactively invest in Taxibot technology, and globally these were first operated on commercial operations in India. The company has currently deployed Taxibot units at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DIAL) and at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BIAL). This initiative directly aligns with global aviation’s carbon neutrality goals and India’s sustainability vision. Additionally, Çelebi Aviation has ensured operational excellence by training 3,592 certified Taxibot crew members, positioning itself as a future-ready ground handling partner. With airlines increasingly prioritizing green solutions, Çelebi’s Taxibot deployment is set to further revolutionize aircraft movement efficiency at major Indian airports.
