Smart Airport Systems Powers World’s First Electric TaxiBot Operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Smart Airport Systems (SAS), a leading provider of fuel savings solutions, announces the successful deployment of the world’s first electric TaxiBot at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, in partnership with LVNL, easyJet and Menzies Aviation.
This milestone marks a global first: aircraft at Schiphol are now being transported electrically from gate to runway without using their main engines — a breakthrough in reducing emissions during ground operations.
The deployment of the first E-TaxiBot follows a series of successful trials earlier this year, during which four EasyJet Airbus aircraft were equipped for TaxiBot operations. The first passenger flight using the system took place on 30 April 2026, making Schiphol the first airport in Europe to introduce automated taxiing for Airbus aircraft.
Significant environmental benefits
According to EasyJet and Schiphol, each TaxiBot‑assisted departure delivers:
- Up to 95kg of fuel savings per flight
- Approximately 299kg of CO₂ emissions avoided per flight
- Reduced nitrogen oxide and ultrafine particle emissions
- Lower noise levels on the apron
Schiphol estimates that large‑scale adoption of TaxiBot technology could reduce fuel consumption during taxiing by up to 65%, supporting the airport’s goal of achieving fully sustainable taxiing by 2030.
A new chapter in sustainable ground operations
The electric TaxiBot introduced for EasyJet complements the two hybrid TaxiBots already in service since 2022 for KLM’s Boeing 737 operations. This expansion positions Schiphol as the first airport worldwide to taxi aircraft electrically to the runway.
“Smart Airport Systems is proud to support Schiphol and its partners in pioneering the next generation of sustainable ground operations,” said Maxime Mahieu, CEO at Smart Airport Systems. “Electric TaxiBot technology delivers immediate environmental benefits while enabling airports and airlines to transition toward cleaner, quieter, and more efficient operations.”
About Smart Airport Systems
Smart Airport Systems (SAS) is a global leader in innovative, eco‑efficient airport solutions, specialising in technologies that reduce emissions, fuel consumption, and noise during ground operations. SAS is part of the Alvest Group, alongside TLD, and is committed to accelerating the aviation industry’s transition to sustainable operations.