The Ground Handling Blog

Mototok's blog for Hangar Professionals

Written by Mototok on December 2, 2016 // 5:00 PM

Hangar Management: Utilizing Technology for Improvement

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A considerable number of MROs and FBOs struggle every year to make the desired profit. At the same time, other companies are getting stronger and stronger, and potential profits are huge. How can you make sure to be one of the companies that thrive?  

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Written by Mototok on November 29, 2016 // 5:00 PM

8 Advantages of Electric Aircraft Tugs

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Let’s talk about aircraft tugs. Most of you still own traditional tow tractors with gas engines - a solution that worked more or less reliably for many years. There is a viable alternative though: Electric aircraft tugs, a relatively new technology that has much to offer. And while electric whizzes might give a DIY electric aircraft tug a shot, for all others, we have summed up the advantages of existing state-of-the-art models. And in all seriousness: Their biggest downside is that they make it so easy to move aircraft that it’s easy to get complacent.

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Written by Mototok on August 8, 2016 // 5:20 PM

Electric Aircraft Tug: Revolutionize your Ground Handling

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Let’s acknowledge it: Traditional aircraft tow tugs and trucks are uncomfortable beasts from the past, designed in the 80s or even 70s, with inconvenient, time consuming and high-risk needs for tie down winches, straps, adapters; the corresponding nose gear lift cradle reminiscent of a shovel – practically farm tractors on steroids. Still, they’re kept around for decades – they’ve been paid for, right?

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