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3 April 2025

Aurrigo International plc

("Aurrigo" or the "company")

Auto-Cargo® launch
Global launch of latest autonomous airside vehicle as part of project with UPS, Innovate UK, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles ("CCAV") and East Midlands Airport

Image: Auto-Cargo®, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to move heavy cargo loads to and from aircraft

Aurrigo International plc (AIM: AURR), a leading international provider of transport technology solutions, announces the launch of Auto-Cargo®, its largest autonomous aviation vehicle to date. This marks the latest development following a project initiated in September 2023 in collaboration with UPS. 

Auto-Cargo® is a fully autonomous electric vehicle designed to move heavy cargo loads to and from aircraft, built using a combination of highly engineered hardware and Aurrigo's proprietary autonomous software.  The cargo solution offers the potential to transform handling operations by carrying a total payload of 16,500kg when towing a standard trailer, as well as being fully electric and emissions-free versus incumbent diesel vehicles currently in use. 

Backed by funding from Innovate UK and Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), the new Auto-Cargo® vehicle will now go on trial to move heavy cargo loads to and from aircraft at UPS's hub at East Midlands Airport, the UK's second largest cargo terminal.

With precision automation, advanced obstacle detection, and real-time fleet coordination, the vehicle promises to reduce stress on workers, enhance safety, and optimise on-the-ground performance.

Commenting on the launch, the Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation, Sarah Jones, said: "Our modern Industrial Strategy will help build on successes like Aurrigo's autonomous technology, bringing growth, jobs and opportunities to every part of the UK and delivering on our Plan for Change. 

"By working in partnership with industry, we want to drive forward innovation and propel the development of next generation zero emission and automated vehicle technologies."

David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo International, commented: "We are delighted to unveil our new Auto-Cargo® vehicle at our HQ in Coventry, alongside our collaboration partners. This was the culmination of over a year's work between Aurrigo and UPS and was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our newest product to industry players.

"This development builds on the significant success we have seen with the roll-out of our smaller Auto-DollyTug® at airports across the globe, helping to transport passenger luggage. There is huge demand for automation in the air-freight space, demand we are now in a position to serve. We look forward to the next phase of testing at East Midlands Airport and updating shareholders as we continue to drive airside efficiency and safety through automation."

The Auto-Cargo® vehicle was unveiled at Aurrigo's HQ in Coventry. For further information and images please visit the Company's website: https://aurrigo.com/auto-cargo/

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Notes to Editors:

Aurrigo International plc is an international designer and developer of fully integrated smart airside solutions for the aviation industry, including automated vehicles, systems and software.

The Group's proprietary, award-winning autonomous technology and secure management system is supporting some of the world's leading airports. Customers choose to partner with Aurrigo to transform their baggage and cargo handling operations, improving safety, operational efficiencies and meeting sustainability targets, while navigating growing passenger volumes, rising costs and increasing labour shortages.

Headquartered in Coventry, UK with offices in Singapore and Ottawa, the Group has a 30+ year heritage designing and supplying automotive vehicle manufacturers with highly advanced, innovative product and system solutions. For more information, please visit the Group's website at www.aurrigo.com.