Aurrigo International PLC (AIM:AURR) CEO David Keene talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's efforts to revolutionise airport operations with electric and autonomous vehicles. Keene explained that Aurrigo is focusing on airside solutions, primarily for baggage and cargo handling. The company works with major clients like Changi Airport in Singapore, Cincinnati in the US, and Schiphol in the Netherlands, addressing key post-COVID challenges such as labour shortages and operational efficiency.
Discussing future growth, Keene highlighted that Aurrigo's solutions could be deployed in over 600 airports worldwide, with their electric and autonomous technology offering seamless scalability across different airport sizes. He also mentioned that Aurrigo's latest vehicle, the Auto-Dolly Tug, provides a fully autonomous solution for moving baggage containers across airport runways, further advancing automation in the aviation industry.
Looking ahead, Keene emphasised the company's focus on key markets in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, noting that airports are transitioning from diesel and petrol-driven vehicles to electric ones, aligning with global carbon reduction goals.