Prof. David Keene receives the prestigious MBE – Member of the Order of the British Empire
Aurrigo founder and CEO Prof. David Keene MBE has received his MBE to recognise Aurrigo’s work to decarbonise airports. When collecting the honour from Windsor Castle, Prince William told Keene he had “the weight of the world on his shoulders in making flying greener”.
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What is the MBE?
It’s one of the five ranks within the Order of the British Empire, which was established by King George V in 1917 to honour contributions to the arts, sciences, charity, public service, and other achievements.
🚀 Big news for autonomy in Britain
Today’s announcement that the UK government will fast-track commercial self-driving pilots by spring 2026 is a defining moment—not just for passenger transport, but for every sector that stands to benefit from autonomous innovation.
At Aurrigo, we see this as a vital step forward in unlocking the productivity, safety and environmental benefits of autonomy across the UK—and we’re proud to be among the companies helping shape this future from the ground up.
We’ve long believed the UK can be a global leader in smart, connected and autonomous transport. This update proves that ambition is turning into action:
✈️ In aviation, we’re already demonstrating autonomy’s power to tackle real challenges. Our Auto-DollyTug® is redefining baggage handling, helping reduce emissions, optimise turnaround times and boost safety—with trials deployments around the world.
📍 Our Auto-Sim® platform is helping airports and planners simulate, optimise and validate autonomous operations before deployment—bridging today’s operations with tomorrow’s automation.
This government commitment—paired with the Automated Vehicles Act—sends a strong signal to industry: the UK is serious about future mobility, and it’s ready to support innovation through world-leading regulation, real-world pilots and collaboration.
We look forward to continuing to work with government, industry partners and our global customers to ensure the UK not only keeps pace with autonomy—but leads it.
Ask an Exec – Prof. David Keene MBE – Aurrigo Origin Story
Do you know the origin story of Aurrigo? 👀
In just 60 seconds, hear directly from our CEO, Prof. David Keene MBE, on how Aurrigo came to be — where we started, what drives us, and where we’re headed.
🎥 Watch the video for a quick overview straight from the top!
Big thank you to GHI Magazine for featuring the launch of Auto-Cargo on the cover and in the June issue! 🚀📖
We’re proud to be part of this edition alongside so many great stories from across the aviation industry.
👏 Special shoutout to the GHI team for continuing to showcase the people, products, and progress shaping the future of ground handling.
📚 Check out the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/ebjhkag9
We’re pleased to share that we have been shortlisted for the STAT Times International Air Cargo Excellence Award in the category “Innovative Logistics Solutions in Air Cargo of the Year.”
Reaching the shortlist is an important milestone and a strong endorsement of the work we are doing to move cargo in a safer, smarter and more sustainable way.
The next stage is industry voting, and the outcome is now in the hands of our wider ecosystem. We would greatly appreciate the support of our customers, partners, and industry peers to help move us forward.
Please note:
Votes must be submitted from business email addresses and is open until 31 January 2026.
If our work has made an impact on your operations or your view of the future of air cargo logistics, your vote would mean a great deal.Thank you to everyone who continues to support and collaborate with us as we help shape the next generation of air cargo innovation.