Mick
I can't give you a definitive list of airports taking part because there is no European programme
for this (unlike in the US). The airports listed above (plus Vienna who I forgot), have all at least
gone to tender. Frankfurt, Zurich and Heathrow have all got systems installed that are being
optimised/tested now. We have been working with these airports to devise common procedures. Eurocontrol may be taking a lead on this soon.
Sniff
There are no plans to change procedures for towing aircraft at the moment. We are looking at a number
of options, in particular placing low power transponders on vehicles, including tugs. There is
a regulatory issue before we can do this on a large scale.
Graeme Henderson