Maini Materials Movement (MMM) has launched a 25-tonne electric tow tug for aviation support applications at the aviation show here. MMM, among the first to launch the product range, will soon roll out the 15-tonne class of tow tugs.

The 25-tonne tow tug is designed to tow small aircraft, ground support equipment, baggage trolleys and air cargo containers.

It has been tested at various airports and military bases. All the aviation support equipment manufactured by MMM are designed to the specific requirements of the customer, incorporating flight safety features, the company said in a statement.

Many firsts Sandeep Maini, the company’s Managing Director, said in the statement: “MMM has many firsts to its credit in the electric equipment space. The company, with more than three decades of experience and expertise, focuses to meet the requirements of the domestic market. Today, an indigenous electric tug is one of the most needed equipment for the aviation sector.”

The company is part of the Maini Group.