India’s Jet Airways and WheelTug signed of a letter of intent giving the airline the right to lease WheelTug Aircraft Drive Systems for installation on its Boeing 737NG aircraft.
The WheelTug electric drive system uses high-performance electric motors, installed in the nose gear wheels of an aircraft, to provide full mobility while on the ground during pushback and taxi operations without using aircraft's engines or tugs.
India’s Jet Airways and WheelTug signed of a letter of intent giving the airline the right to lease WheelTug Aircraft Drive Systems for installation on its Boeing 737NG aircraft. The WheelTug electric drive system uses high-performance electric motors, installed in the nose gear wheels of an aircraft, to provide full mobility while on the ground during pushback and taxi operations without using aircraft's engines or tugs. Typically, a taxiing 737 burns 24 to 27 pounds ...
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