The PHOENIX E has been in successful operation at Frankfurt Airport since January 2022.
In its first nine months of service, the tow tractor has handled more than 4,000 zero-emission pushbacks and maintenance tows.
A second, identical model is now going into service, and further purchases are already being considered.
In this initial period of service with Lufthansa LEOS, a wealth of operational data has been generated – including the fact that the PHOENIX E has already travelled more than 25,000km.
“Our drivers are thrilled with the vehicle,” says Peter Unger, CEO at Lufthansa LEOS. “The figures so far exceed our expectations and have enabled us to take a huge step forward in zero-emission ground handling. So now we want to follow up with a second PHOENIX E in order to achieve our goals even faster.”
