WheelTug has announced that it has secured a 37,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Baltimore, Maryland.
The facility will serve for the assembly, testing and logistics operations for global WheelTug deliveries.
The fitting out of the facility and the design of the assembly line is being managed by WheelTug¹s new Director of Manufacturing, Jack France. France brings significant experience to the role. He previously held senior manager positions at Honda North America, and GE/Honda Aero. He was also responsible for co-ordinating with certificating and regulatory authorities, including the FAA and numerous civil aviation authorities worldwide.
The new facility and production management expertise will enable WheelTug to meet existing and future demand for WheelTug systems. So far, 25 airlines on five continents have reserved more than 2,000 WheelTug systems.

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