Shannon Airport deploys electric First-Mover vehicle handling unit

Travel Daily News
Tatiana Rokou
08 Apr 2026

Shannon Airport becomes the first in Ireland to introduce an electric First-Mover unit, supporting safe handling of electric vehicles and enhancing airfield efficiency as fleet electrification increases.

Shannon Airport has become the first airport in Ireland to deploy a First-Mover R-3500, an electric vehicle handling system designed to safely relocate both electric and conventional vehicles.

The unit, originally developed to support fire services in managing electric vehicle incidents, is fully electric, remotely operated and capable of lifting and transporting vehicles weighing up to 3,500kg...

Shannon Airport deploys electric First-Mover vehicle handling unit - Travel Daily News - 08 Apr 2026