Great debate. It hasn't taken long for this think tank to arrive at many of the salient points.
The
financial and
environmental numbers can be calculated. Simply, on a 737-700 the savings will be something under $½M per year.....
Safety issues are here.
Many
Technical & Corporate issues can be studied on this PowerPoint slide show, as presented at the SAE A-5 Toronto, Towbarless Towing Panel, May 2, 07.
Oh & sooner than 2010. Plus there will be a constant stream of news along the way.
Prime objectives, Get it working, certified & installed. Deluxe features can wait.
Next time you pilots find yourself twiddling your thumbs during a tug related issue, you'll be thinking, 'roll on WT'.