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Warwick Brady joined Carolin Roth and Julianna Tatelbaum on Squawk Box Europe to talk about how we’re inventing the airport experience 2.0, starting with our first trial of autonomous ground handling technology at Zurich Airport.

Did you catch Swissport CEO, Warwick Brady, on CNBC this morning?

Warwick joined Carolin Roth and Julianna Tatelbaum on Squawk Box Europe to talk about how we’re inventing the airport experience 2.0, starting with our first trial of Aurrigo autonomous ground handling technology at Zurich Airport.

We’re partnering with UK-based Aurrigo International to test a fully autonomous, electric vehicle designed to unlock new efficiencies in airside logistics. As a global leader, we’re shaping the future of ground support with a focus on digitalisation, AI, and automation.

Zurich is our biggest and most complex hub, so it’s the perfect place to trial this next-generation technology, built specifically for airside operations in complex environments.

At Swissport, we believe technology is key to driving the customer experience. The airport of tomorrow is being designed right now.

🎥 Catch the full interview here:

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Did you catch our CEO, Warwick Brady, on CNBC this morning? Warwick… | Swissport

Did you catch our CEO, Warwick Brady, on CNBC this morning? Warwick joined Carolin Roth and Julianna Tatelbaum on Squawk Box Europe to talk about how we’re inventing the airport experience 2.0, starting with our first trial of autonomous ground handling technology at Zurich Airport.

Aurrigo International’s revenues take off with demand for its autonomous vehicles rising

One of the UK’s leading providers of transport technology solutions has reported a 34% increase in revenue, with ten of its autonomous vehicles now operating across the world.  Aurrigo International plc, which employs more than 110 people at its Advanced Engineering Centre in Coventry and across technical offices in Canada, the US and Singapore, has seen sales for its last financial year hit £8.9m, This has been boosted by several commercial agreements with airports to deploy its digital simulation platform Auto-Sim® and its Auto-DollyTug® electric vehicle for moving luggage and cargo around terminals

Aurrigo’s Auto-DollyTug® airside in Europe.

 

Aurrigo’s latest innovation Auto-Cargo.

Growth in its autonomous division (up 433%) was the real highlight of 2024 and this was supported by another strong performance in automotive, where the company continues to supply precision components and wiring harnesses to a host of car makers and tier 1s. The encouraging results provide the perfect platform for the firm to drive ongoing technology development, with a focus on expanding its footprint in aviation and to help airlines, airport and ground handling operators achieve improved efficiencies, better environmental performance and, importantly, an enhanced customer experience.

David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo International, commented: “2024 was another year of real progress, supported by significant revenue growth in our autonomous division. Awareness around the benefits of autonomous technology across airside operations is growing rapidly, helping to support our progress and the long-term outlook for the business.

“Both our product and commercial teams have worked tirelessly this year to expand our customer base and improve and broaden our product range. With first mover advantage, a growing range of proof points and industry support, our go-to-market capability is stronger than ever.”

Aurrigo International has continued to make good progress in the new financial year, with Aviation Solutions B.V the latest deal to be announced. This has seen Auto-DollyTug® and Auto-Sim® formally approved to be marketed across its network of 60+ airports. Testing and validation are already underway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the focus now moves towards commercialising this proven technology to airports worldwide.

April also saw the global unveiling of Auto-Cargo® in Coventry. This is the company’s largest ever autonomous vehicle and can carry a total payload of 16,500kg, using precision automation, advanced obstacle detection, and real-time fleet coordination to optimise on-the-ground performance. Backed by funding from Innovate UK and CCAV, the new vehicle’s next stop is to move heavy cargo loads to and from aircraft at UPS’ hub at East Midlands Airport, the UK’s second largest cargo terminal.

David concluded: “Aurrigo has first-mover advantage in intelligent Ground Support Equipment (iGSE) and, when you combine this with our expansive technology offering and proof point delivery at seven airports globally, we are in an ideal position to capitalise on this emerging market opportunity.”

For further information, please visit www.aurrigo.com or follow the company across its social media channels.

Notice of Investor Presentation

David Keene, Chief Executive Officer, will host a presentation and Q&A relating to the Company’s results at 11:00am on Wednesday 21 May 2025. The presentation will enable existing and prospective investors the opportunity to listen to management discuss the Group’s full year results. Questions can be submitted pre-event via the Investor Meet Company dashboard up until 9:00am the day before the meeting or at any time during the live presentation.

To sign up to the presentation via Investor Meet Company please register using the following link:https://www.investormeetcompany.com/aurrigo-international-plc/register-investor

For further enquiries:

Aurrigo International plc

David Keene, Chief Executive Officer

Ian Grubb, Chief Financial Officer

 

+44 (0)2476 635818
Cucumber PR

Russ Cockburn

+44 (0)78 1260 0271

Notes to Editors:

Aurrigo International plc is an international designer and developer of fully integrated smart airside solutions for the aviation industry, including automated vehicles, systems and software.

The Group’s proprietary, award-winning autonomous technology and secure management system is supporting some of the world’s leading airports. Customers choose to partner with Aurrigo to transform their baggage and cargo handling operations, improving safety, operational efficiencies and meeting sustainability targets, while navigating growing passenger volumes, rising costs and increasing labour shortages.

Headquartered in Coventry, UK with offices in Singapore, Cincinnati and Ottawa, the Group has a 32+ year heritage designing and supplying automotive vehicle OEM’s with highly advanced, innovative product and system solutions.

For more information, please visit the Group’s website at www.aurrigo.com.

🚀 Excited to see Aurrigo featured not once, but twice in the May issue of The Engineer UK!


📰 Page 6 shines a spotlight on our Auto-Cargo solution — the world’s first autonomous, electric cargo dolly that’s reshaping airside logistics.
🎙️ And on pages 28–29, don’t miss a great interview with our CEO, Professor David Keene, diving into Aurrigo’s journey, vision, and the future of autonomous aviation technology.
Huge thanks to The Engineer UK team for the coverage and continued interest in innovation on the ramp!

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The Engineer May 2025 Page 6

Menu NEWS JASON FORD reports MAY 2025 Follow us at: @TheEngineerUK theengineeruk The Engineer UK The Engineer UK Read more online AEROSPACE * Royal Navy embarks heavy lift drones for ship-to-ship resupply logistics www.theengineer.CO.UK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE * MindGlide AI tool tracks MS treatments Aurrigo International unveils autonomous heavy lift vehicle Autonomous handling of cargo will take place in a project with UPS urrigo International has stepped up its autonomous airside logistics solutions with Auto-Cargo, a fully electric, zero emission vehicle capable of carrying a total payload of 16,500kg.

 

Episode 8 – Andrew Nash – CVG Field Report: Engineering the Autonomous Ramp

 

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Take Off – The Official Aurrigo Podcast ✈️

What does it really take to deploy an autonomous baggage tractor at a live, operational airport? In this episode of Take Off, we head straight to the tarmac at CVG Airport for a behind-the-scenes look.  Joining us on the ground is Andrew Nash, ADS (Autonomous Drive System) Engineer – Canada, as he shares what it’s like to sit inside one of our Auto-DollyTugs during active trials. From software integration to real-world navigation and everything in between, Andrew unpacks the technical challenges, collaboration required, and the engineering mindset driving this innovation forward.

📍Recorded right from the test site – this one brings you closer than ever to the future of airport operations.

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