Hawaiian Airlines has introduced 116 electric ground support vehicles (including baggage trolleys, conveyor belt loaders, and aircraft pushback tractors) at its Honolulu hub, replacing the previous diesel and propane equipment. This has increased the proportion of electric ground support equipment at the airport to 73%. This move can eliminate fossil fuel consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower maintenance costs and noise, and improve the working environment for employees. The Hawaii Department of Transportation has installed 30 charging stations (60 interfaces), with another 4 under construction, and will provide two years of free charging services to the airlines. After testing, Hawaiian Airlines selected specific models from Charlatte and Kalmar, and the new equipment also includes safety features such as cab protection and sensor guidance. The annual environmental benefits are equivalent to planting 7,000 trees or reducing 65 cars. Hawaiian Airlines plans to extend the
easyJet and Schiphol have announced the official rollout of electric TaxiBot technology on Airbus A320 series aircraft, following a successful trial. TaxiBot is a semi-robotic aircraft tug that allows planes to taxi without using their main engines, relying instead on auxiliary power units (APUs), significantly reducing fuel consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and noise.
The semi-automated electric traction system, TaxiBot, has been officially put into wide use at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This equipment can replace the main engine of the aircraft to complete taxiing operations, significantly saving fuel, reducing carbon emissions, noise and various pollutant emissions, and improving the airport operation environment. Schiphol Airport became the first airport in Europe to use this equipment for Airbus aircraft models. EasyJet has also expanded the application range of the aircraft models. Mogens Airline is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance, personnel training and other on-ground work of the equipment. Its cooperation with the partners to promote the implementation of new technologies is not only an initiative to improve operational efficiency, but also an important step for the company to achieve its 2045 goal of net zero emissions in operations.
On May 19, 2026, Norwegian airport automation technology company Roboxi completed a 13 million euro financing round. This round of equity financing was actively subscribed by both local new and existing investors, demonstrating the market's confidence in its development. The funds will be used for business expansion, advancing strategic planning, strengthening financial strength, and facilitating the implementation of cooperation projects and deepening technological innovation. Roboxi was founded in 2018 and specializes in AI-driven airport airside automation systems. It possesses multiple innovative technologies such as foreign object detection, equipment inspection, and wildlife prevention, and has established partnerships with various institutions and global renowned airports. This financing will enable the company to seize the intelligentization demands of the aviation industry and further expand its global market.
