Cost-benefit analysis of electric taxi systems for aircraft

• We estimated the positive and negative impacts of electric taxiing systems.
• The analysis shows that savings may be achieved during every flight.
• The most important savings are fuel and maintenance.
• The greatest risk is delay because of different taxi out times of equipped and unequipped aircraft.

This research presents a detailed analysis of both the positive and negative aspects related to electric taxiing for aircraft. We focus on the economic impacts of using an electric taxiing system and evaluate possible savings and costs. We also identify several threats connected with the introduction of these systems to aircraft operations. In the last part of the research, we predict future developments and potential impacts on air operators and airports.