British Airways’ new electric robot has slashed pushback delays by 54% at one of the world’s busiest airports — we used it to move a 130-ton airplane

• We tested British Airways’ new mototok robot, which is able to push back airplanes weighing up to 130 tons.
• We had a 15-minute training session before being allowed to operate the remote-controlled machine.
• The mototok is helping reduce delays and emissions.
• The aim is to eventually replace traditional tugs.

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British Airways (BA) invited Business Insider to test out its brand-new pushback machine that can move airplanes weighing up to 130 tons.

The mototok, an electric device that has been in use exclusively by British Airways since 2017, has helped reduce pushback delays at London Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest airports, read more >>>

Source : BusinessInsider.Com