Aurrigo receives German ministerial backing at demo
Summary
The ongoing testing - attended by Mr Oliver Luksic, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport - provided a glimpse into the future of air cargo handling and how it can be optimised by using autonomous equipment. “The Digital Testbed Air Cargo Demonstration is the latest one and we’re delighted to have successfully showcased the difference Auto-DollyTug can make at busy airports like Stuttgart. “To have Mr Luksic on site to see the test firsthand was a massive honour, and the feedback we received for our pioneering innovation was extremely positive.” State Secretary Luksic added his support: "The demonstration of the autonomous vehicle at Stuttgart Airport clearly shows that the Digital Testbed Air Cargo makes a direct contribution to the advancement of freight handling on the airfield. Auto-DollyTug, which is now set to be deployed at six global airports, introduces pioneering features that elevate efficiencies beyond the capabilities of todays standard aviation tow tractors. Benjamin Bierwirth, Professor for Controlling and Logistics at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, added: "The demonstration impressively shows the progress in autonomous vehicles in the aviation sector.