Airplanes can do many things, notably getting people to their destination very quickly. Still, the mind boggles, why do tugs need to tow airplanes?

“The technology’s come online where they can use battery powered tugs and other service vehicles to service the aircraft and tow them around the area," McCarron said. Hinkle, who owns a ...

Super tugs require a tremendous amount of power to haul large airliners ... providing great aircraft towing versatility.” The ...

UVU aims to scale the tug for larger regional jets like the Embraer and Canadair — and eventually Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Additional applications include autonomous towing for ...

According to the Chicago Police Department, the driver of the tug — a small vehicle designed to tow aircraft — was trying to cross the taxiway when the tug and the Bombardier CRJ-200 jet ...

President at McAllister Towing. Built by Washburn and Doughty Associates, the tug is rated at 6,770 horsepower, boasting an 84 tons bollard pull. It is powered by two, Tier IV Compliant ...

According to Dr. Brett Stone, UVU mechanical engineering professor and former Northrop Grumman design engineer, "The latest ...