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ICE Corporation will design, certify, and build the controller that will drive the WheelTug motors. Based in Manhattan, Kansas, ICE is known for designing and manufacturing precision electronics components for the aerospace, automotive, industrial and agricultural industries.
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Newport Aeronautical is our certification partner. Newport has an outstanding track record of successfully managing complex certification programs for the world's largest aerospace firms.
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Resource Engineering Projects (REP), a division of Resource Group, is responsible for the design, development, verification and certification evidence to DO178B of all the software within the WheelTug system. (Cockpit, Avionics Bay and FPGAs). Based in Worcester in the UK, Resource Engineering Projects is a leading developer of high integrity software and systems solutions with over 20 years of heritage in safety critical applications. |
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Co-Operative Industries, our wire harness partner, offers extensive experience in harness solutions. They design and manufacture electrical wiring harnesses, cables, ignition leads and flexible conduit for the aerospace market. In addition, Co-Op's on-site FAA, EASA and CAAC Certified Repair Station supports airlines with accessory check & test, repair, and overhaul services. |
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Gables Engineering, Inc., who is our designer and builder of the WheelTug cockpit controls, is an original equipment manufacturer of custom avionic
controls and systems to commercial air transport, business/regional and government customers worldwide. Employing a strategy of high vertical integration, Gables performs all aspects of design, qualification, manufacture and support from its headquarters in Coral Gables, FL. Gables Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is a privately held company. |
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Dynetic Systems, is WheelTug's motor partner, and will build the twin Chorus Motors that drive the aircraft on the ground. Dynetic is AS9100 certified for aerospace applications, and has supplied custom motor hardware to civilian and military customers for nearly four decades. |
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Chorus Motors is our motor technology supplier. Chorus Motors developed the advanced motor technology that makes WheelTug possible. This technology enables extremely high overload torque in a compact package with all the safety benefits of AC induction motors. The combination of attributes makes the Chorus Motors system ideal for the WheelTug application. Chorus Motors plc is also WheelTug plc majority shareholder. |
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Endeavor Analysis, a leading consulting firm on aircraft
landing gears, provides structural and strength analysis work for the landing gear connected to the WheelTug system. |
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Alcoa will provide the forged aluminum wheels for the WheelTug system.
Alcoa is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum, employing approximately 59,000 people in 31
countries across the world.
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Gibbs Gears is building custom gearing for the WheelTug system.
Gibbs Gears Precision Engineers Limited (established for more than 60 years) is a high quality gear company, serving both the UK
and worldwide markets. |
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ETA Global will provide kitting service
for WheelTug systems. ETA Global is leading distributor of aerospace, electronic and mil-spec component hardware,
who also supplies kitting services and vendor managed inventory. AS9120 certified since 2008, their
quality management system ensures monitoring, measurement and continuous improvement of processes. |
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Travel Service provides
aircraft for WheelTug tests. Travel Service is a leader in the charter flight market in the Czech Republic,
Slovakia, Hungary and it also has a significant share in Poland. In addition to charter flights, since 2004
Travel Service has been operating regular flights under the SmartWings brand and since 2007 also private
flights - air taxis of the Business Jet category. During the course of a year, Travel Service aircraft land
at more than 250 airports on 4 continents.
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Prague Airport provides airport operation
services and facilities for WheelTug tests. Prague Airport is the operator of the most important international
airport in the Czech Republic and the biggest airport among the new EU member states. In 2008, Prague Airport
was voted the best Eastern European airport in the World Airport Awards pole. This international air hub
yearly services between 11 and 12 million passengers who can choose from the offer of approximately 50 airlines
connecting Prague with about 130 destinations worldwide by direct scheduled flights.
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