With traditional equipment and traditional procedures, day to day airport operations can really take a toll on the environment. In an attempt to make operations friendlier to their surroundings many airports are actively taking steps to reduce the amount of emissions they produce through a wide variety of strategies.
A simple, effective and affordable strategy that can instantly help make airport operations greener is upgrading to new, battery powered airplane tugs. Battery powered tugs use no fossil fuels during operation or idling which makes them a far friendlier choice for the environment than tradition combustion engine tugs.
Airports can also use their new battery powered airplane tugs to conduct all ground movement of planes. This allows airports to keep jet engines turned off which dramatically reduces the emissions produced during daily operations.
Keeping jet engines turned off whenever possible has additional benefits for airlines as well. By moving airplanes with battery powered airplane tugs airlines can reduce the total amount of costly jet fuel that they use on a daily basis. This dramatic reduction in jet fuel consumption could result in a serious reduction in the cost of airport operations.
Using battery powered airplane tugs for all ground movement also creates a quieter and ultimately safer working environment for ground crew employees. Combustion engine tugs are loud and the incessant noise produced can have a negative effect on both humans and animals living in close proximity to the airport. Battery powered airplane tugs operate virtually silently creating a more pleasant environment for neighbors and eliminating distractions for ground crew employees.
Some upgrades can easily cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to implement. Airports that want to reduce the environmental impact of operations and improve working conditions, without spending beyond their allotted budget, should consider upgrading to battery powered tugs.
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