Originally Posted by
gearlever
NO.
It was a trial, during fuel crisis.
NEVER EVER SOP.
No, there is a lot more behind it.
There is a project called "TaxiBot" that is certified to use a special tug controlled by the cockpit crew to bring a loaded airplane to the runway. It is certified for B737 and A320 and has been used for LH passenger flights departing FRA.
Marcus