Terminal transfer

Autonomous towing is well-suited for moving baggage or cargo between terminal buildings, in operations that do not involve direct aircraft interaction. These transfers typically occur along fixed, well-defined routes that are comparable to those in industrial logistics environments. As such, they benefit from existing experience with autonomous deployment in similar conditions, including consistent pathing, limited traffic complexity, and centralized oversight.

This use case is characterized by its simplicity—vehicle movement is predictable, with few dynamic elements, enabling straightforward integration into airport logistics. A solution for automatic dolly brake activation is under development, further supporting full automation of the transfer cycle without requiring manual intervention.

 

Suitable for:

• Transfers between terminals or buildings without entering apron or aircraft areas.
• Fixed, low-complexity routes that mirror industrial site operations.
• Operations managed by a single or coordinated stakeholder group.
• Scenarios where autonomous towing can operate with minimal supervision.

 

Client examples:

Munich Airport
Japan Airlines - Narita International Airport

 

Recommended solution: EZTow