From TractEasy to TLD Robotics: A new chapter in autonomous airport operations
From TractEasy to TLD Robotics: A new chapter in autonomous airport operations
TLD Robotics was formally launched in September 2026 following ALVEST Group's acquisition of EasyMile, consolidating the autonomous driving technology and vehicle manufacturing activities of EasyMile, TractEasy, and TLD. The new company combines onboard software, fleet supervision systems, and purpose-built industrial vehicles to simplify integration for airport ground support equipment (GSE) and logistics operations. With a reported history of over 50,000 autonomous missions across more than 35 sites in 10 countries, including major airports like Munich and Narita, the company aims to scale its fleet further by integrating vehicle development, software, and manufacturing under a single organization.
The article reports on the consolidation of EasyMile, TractEasy, and TLD into a new entity named TLD Robotics following an acquisition by ALVEST Group in September 2026, citing over 50,000 autonomous missions completed across 35 sites as operational history.
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panded into airports and industrial facilities across several international markets. By the time TLD Robotics was launched, the combined operation had accumulated more than 50,000 autonomous missions across more than 35 sites in 10 countries, according to the company. These included more than 15 airport operations and more than 20 industrial installations. Some facilities were already operating around the clock, prov
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panded into airports and industrial facilities across several international markets. By the time TLD Robotics was launched, the combined operation had accumulated more than 50,000 autonomous missions across more than 35 sites in 10 countries, according to the company. These included more than 15 airport operations and more than 20 industrial installations. Some facilities were already operating around the clock, prov
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panded into airports and industrial facilities across several international markets. By the time TLD Robotics was launched, the combined operation had accumulated more than 50,000 autonomous missions across more than 35 sites in 10 countries, according to the company. These included more than 15 airport operations and more than 20 industrial installations. Some facilities were already operating around the clock, prov
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panded into airports and industrial facilities across several international markets. By the time TLD Robotics was launched, the combined operation had accumulated more than 50,000 autonomous missions across more than 35 sites in 10 countries, according to the company. These included more than 15 airport operations and more than 20 industrial installations. Some facilities were already operating around the clock, prov
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panded into airports and industrial facilities across several international markets. By the time TLD Robotics was launched, the combined operation had accumulated more than 50,000 autonomous missions across more than 35 sites in 10 countries, according to the company. These included more than 15 airport operations and more than 20 industrial installations. Some facilities were already operating around the clock, prov
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vehicles, manage assignments and help optimize movements across operational areas. Purpose-built autonomous towing tractors and cargo-handling vehicles provide the physical platforms, while integrated engineering teams develop the software and hardware as a complete system. The company also benefits from TLD’s manufacturing and service network, which includes 12 factories across seven countries. For customers, the i
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vehicles, manage assignments and help optimize movements across operational areas. Purpose-built autonomous towing tractors and cargo-handling vehicles provide the physical platforms, while integrated engineering teams develop the software and hardware as a complete system. The company also benefits from TLD’s manufacturing and service network, which includes 12 factories across seven countries. For customers, the i
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After almost a decade of collaboration, the companies behind one of the more established autonomous vehicle programs in airport ground operations have brought their activities together under a single name: TLD Robotics . The new company was formally launched in September 2026, following ALVEST Group’s acquisition of autonomous driving technology developer EasyMile. Bringing together EasyMile, TractEasy and TLD’s exis
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panded into airports and industrial facilities across several international markets. By the time TLD Robotics was launched, the combined operation had accumulated more than 50,000 autonomous missions across more than 35 sites in 10 countries, according to the company. These included more than 15 airport operations and more than 20 industrial installations. Some facilities were already operating around the clock, prov
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vehicles, manage assignments and help optimize movements across operational areas. Purpose-built autonomous towing tractors and cargo-handling vehicles provide the physical platforms, while integrated engineering teams develop the software and hardware as a complete system. The company also benefits from TLD’s manufacturing and service network, which includes 12 factories across seven countries. For customers, the i
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