Electric Nose-Gear Proposed For Airlifters

An electrically powered nose-gear under development to save fuel during taxiing of commercial airliners is being proposed for military airlifters to improve operations and autonomy on unimproved and austere airstrips. WheelTug is developing the system for airlines, initially targeting availability...

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