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Oshkosh AeroTech has delivered its 7,000th LEKTRO unit, a LEKTRO 88i electric towbarless tractor tailored for precise handling of commercial, military and general aviation aircraft, and enabling eco-friendly ground operations globally. This milestone comes on the heels of the LEKTRO brand’s 80th anniversary in 2025, adding special significance to the achievement. The landmark unit boasts upgraded features like enhanced electric drive control, larger battery capacity and a driver-centric cockpit layout, all designed to boost operational consistency.
Atlantic Aviation, a long-standing LEKTRO customer that took delivery of the 7,000th unit, emphasized the critical role of the brand’s products in upholding operational safety and reliability. Tim Bannon, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, noted that Oshkosh AeroTech’s commitment to quality and innovation has been key to fulfilling Atlantic’s promise to its customers, and expressed pride in celebrating the milestone alongside the manufacturer.
Oshkosh AeroTech executives highlighted that the 7,000-unit milestone is a testament to decades of customer trust and continuous technological advancement. Ranjit Nair, President of Oshkosh AeroTech, stressed that it underscores LEKTRO’s lasting influence on ground operations and its place in the company’s portfolio of electric, connected and autonomous solutions. Jesse Long, Global Director of General Aviation and LEKTRO Product Sales, added that delivering the landmark unit to Atlantic Aviation carries special meaning, given the customer’s long-term collaboration on design improvements, and hailed the LEKTRO 88i as an embodiment of the brand’s core values: durability, versatility, simplicity and quiet electric operation.
