The Ground Handling Blog

The Mototok Spacer 8600 NG pushback tug is the state-of-the-art solution for aircraft pushback, with several advantages compared to other pushback tugs in the industry. In order to take full advantage of your new Spacer, it is essential that you ensure its smooth and seamless integration into your workflows. So, what does the successful implementation into your airline’s pushback operations look like? Learn more in our brief step-by-step guide.

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Mototok is expanding its portfolio of fully-electric, remote-controlled, and towbarless aircraft tugs: May we proudly present the M518 – the latest addition to our Mototok M-Series for MRO- and FBO-purposes. Learn more about the application areas of our new aircraft tug model, what differentiates it from other models in the series, and why it might well make the perfect upgrade for your ground handling operations.

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Aircraft ground damage is one of the most underestimated cost drivers in aviation. IATA estimates the global bill could reach USD 8 billion annually by 2030 — and up to USD 10 billion by 2035 — if incident rates are not reduced. 

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The way aircraft are towed on the ground is changing. Diesel-powered tractors with mechanical towbars have dominated ramp operations for decades — but electric aircraft tow equipment is rapidly becoming the standard for airlines, MRO facilities, FBOs, and military operators worldwide. 

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Mototok offers a full range of fully-electric, towbarless, and remote-controlled aircraft tugs for almost all tasks in airport operations and almost every aircraft type in the aviation industry. Our different model series are specifically designed for different aircraft types and application areas. In this guide, we offer an overview of which Mototok aircraft tug is compatible with your aircraft.

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Faster A320/B737 turnarounds with electric towbarless tugs come down to five key questions ground handling managers ask before making the switch. Here are the answers:

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Aircraft ground handling operations face persistent safety challenges that directly impact operational costs and aircraft availability. Here are a five efficiency components to focus in on:

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From conventional tractors with a tow bar, via towbarless sit down tugs or towbarless tugs with a rotary table, to towbarless, remote-controlled tugs, there is a whole variety of different tug systems for aircraft towing available. How, then, do you choose the right aircraft tug for your operations and what are the advantages of electric, towbarless, and remote-controlled tugs? Learn more in our guide to selecting the right towing tools for efficient and safe aircraft handling.

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As sustainability is increasingly becoming a focus in the aviation industry, the transition towards sustainable aviation is gaining momentum. Electric ground support equipment (eGSE) plays a vital role in this transition and 2026 might, in fact, likely be a turning point for ground handling operations. Explore with us some key trends in the aviation industry’s ground handling practices to look for in 2026.

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Efficient and smooth ground handling operations are key to efficient aviation. In this guide, we explore how airports can optimize their ground handling to improve aircraft safety. Learn more on how remote-controlled tugs, as compared to traditional ground handling techniques, enhance aircraft safety using advanced ground handling technologies.

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