Aurrigo to deploy autonomous shuttles and baggage vehicles at Teesside Airport
DARLINGTON, U.K. - One of the UK’s leading providers of integrated airside systems has signed its first deal in the North East with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TCVA).
Worth nearly £1m, the contract will see Aurrigo International plc collaborate with Teesside International Airport to develop an autonomous baggage and passenger moving system that will improve operational efficiencies, reduce carbon footprint and provide an improved passenger experience, AviationPros reports. Continue reading original article.
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14 August 2025 -Starting in mid-October 2025, the eight-seat Auto-Shuttle will begin transporting passengers from aircraft steps to the terminal. In early January 2026, Aurrigo will introduce the Auto-DollyTug, a fully driverless vehicle designed for cargo and baggage movement.
Both systems will undergo initial testing landside at a new Connected Autonomous Mobility Test Centre on the airport campus before deployment airside.
Aurrigo CEO David Keene MBE said this marks the first integrated deployment of both autonomous systems at a live airport, representing a significant advance in airport automation.
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