Aurrigo International, a leading international manufacturer of autonomous GSE, vehicles and mobile robotics platforms, has announced that it has been awarded a licence to provide ground handling services at East Midlands Airport (EMA).
The licence will allow the Coventry-based company to support its partners in the roll-out and implementation of its autonomous aviation technologies.
Aurrigo said that it will ensure the smooth deployment and integration of its autonomous ground service equipment (GSE) at EMA by working hand in hand with airport teams and providing direct, one-to-one support.
David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo International, said: “Securing this licence is another important step in our partnership with East Midlands Airport.
“We have deliberately sought this approval to make sure we can support our partners as closely as possible, operating fully within the airport’s ground handling framework.
“This means we can be on the ground, providing one-to-one support during the roll-out of our autonomous solutions, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated, compliant, and successful from the outset.
“We look forward to working alongside EMA and our partners to help shape the future of airside automation in the UK and beyond.”
East Midlands Airport’s Head of Airfield Operations, Lauren Turner, said: “We’re pleased to be working with Aurrigo on this innovative technology that could revolutionise the way that goods and crews are moved around the airport.
“As the UK’s number one hub for dedicated air cargo, we’re always looking at ways to work smarter and ensure the operation is safe, efficient and fit for the future.”
