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How is EERO NEXUS different from the original Dulles mobile lounges?
Saarinen conceived the Mobile Lounge as part of his Dulles design in the late 1950s: passengers board at the terminal instead of walking the tarmac. The airport opened in 1962, and the Plane Mate followed in 1971, extending that idea to load passengers directly onto aircraft. Both are diesel powered, driven manually, and limited to one door per aircraft, with no sensors or data feeding back to the airport. EERO NEXUS is the modern build of Saarinen's original idea. It's all electric with fly by wire and ADAS envelope protection, able to board / deplane from multiple doors at once. The original solved a 1962 challenge. NEXUS is built for what airports need now: gate velocity, IRROPS relief, and a system that can be supported for decades to come.
How does NEXUS work?
Passengers enter NEXUS at the terminal and travel to the aircraft in an enclosed, climate-controlled cabin. The platform rises to aircraft-door height, allowing passengers to board without stairs. The process works in reverse for arriving passengers.
Can NEXUS work with existing airports?
Yes. NEXUS is designed to serve existing terminals as well as new airport developments. It gives airports another way to connect passengers with aircraft while reducing dependence on fixed jet bridges and extensive terminal construction.
How does NEXUS help reduce turnaround time?
NEXUS enables boarding and deplaning through both the front and rear aircraft doors, helping passengers move on and off more quickly. Its approach to aircraft parking also allows departures without the conventional pushback-tug sequence.
How does NEXUS support passengers with reduced mobility?
NEXUS provides level access between the terminal, platform, and aircraft, without stairs or a separate ambulift. Accessibility is built into the boarding experience, so passengers with reduced mobility can follow the same route as their fellow travelers.
What makes NEXUS better for the environment?
NEXUS is all-electric and helps reduce ground equipment movements and aircraft engine-on time. By enabling more compact terminal designs, it can also reduce the materials, embodied carbon, and energy associated with airport buildings.
