Softcapture Towbarless Vehicle Approved to Use on Embraer Aircraft

Tronair, Inc. (“Tronair”), a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital is proud to announce that the Jetporter Softcapture towbarless vehicle is now approved to use on the Embraer Legacy family of aircraft.

Softcapture patented technology eliminates the need for straps and contact with the nose landing gear. All Eagle and Tronair towbarless vehicles have an exceptional turning radius and smooth deceleration. This model has the company's latest Zero Degree turning technology coupled with its Zero-emission 48V DC electric drive.

The Softcapture is assembled at the new facility in Swanton, Ohio, by the trusted team at Eagle Tugs. In addition to dual drive motors, this model will also come standard with regenerative braking, power steering and rear suspension.

Aaron Kaplan, Director of New Business Development, says; “We thank Embraer for their continued dedication to the Tronair family of products. They were instrumental in the NTO approval for the Softcapture which is currently deployed in regional air carrier operations at multiple airport facilities.”

For almost 20 years, the Tronair group of companies’ product lines have offered the aviation industry’s most advanced towbarless tractors. Designed and manufactured in the United States, the Softcapture is backed by factory direct service and support. Tronair is committed to providing a better solution to aircraft movement and is OEM approved by multiple industry leaders.