SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 3, 2025 – StandardAero, a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, announces a strategic partnership with Green Taxi Solutions (GTS), under which StandardAero will lead certification of GTS’s Zero Engine Taxi™ fully electric aircraft taxiing solution. Backed by a newly awarded $5.6 million U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program grant, the collaboration will fast-track development of the Zero Engine Taxi™ eTaxi system, supporting the aviation industry’s transition towards more sustainable ground operations.
Green Taxi Solutions’ breakthrough system enables aircraft to taxi without using their main engines, thereby reducing fuel burn, carbon emissions, brake wear, noise and turnaround times. Powered by the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit (APU), the system offers estimated annual savings of 80,000 gallons of fuel and $250,000 per aircraft, aligning with industry goals for efficiency and environmental impact.
David Valaer, Founder and President of Green Taxi Solutions, emphasized the importance of aligning with proven partners as the company scales its impact: “This partnership with StandardAero positions us for success by aligning our innovative technology with a proven certification partner. With the support of the FAA and our world-class collaborators, we are bringing to market a game-changing capability that meets the industry’s growing demand for cost-effective, sustainable ground operations.”
StandardAero is one of the world’s leading providers of aviation services, with deep expertise in engine maintenance, engineering and certification. The company’s dedicated certification group brings decades of experience in securing FAA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and international approvals across both commercial and military platforms, this depth of capability making them a critical force in advancing clean technology solutions like eTaxi.
Brian Skrobarcek, StandardAero’s Enterprise Vice President, Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability, explained how the collaboration brings together innovation and certification expertise: “At StandardAero, we’re deeply committed to advancing sustainability across aviation as part of our GreenERmro™ initiatives. Partnering with Green Taxi Solutions on this certification effort allows us to support a practical, high-impact innovation that directly reduces emissions, fuel consumption and ground-level noise. It’s a meaningful step toward safer, cleaner and more efficient operations for our customers worldwide.”
Under the partnership, StandardAero will lead FAA certification of the Zero Engine Taxi™ eTaxi system, which is expected to take two to three years. Certification efforts will begin with the Embraer E175 and expand to other commercial and military aircraft. International approvals from EASA and Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) are also planned.
Brett Ulrici, Sales and Business Development – Certification Services for StandardAero, added perspective on the system’s operational value: “We see the Green Taxi system as the most viable near-term solution for reducing fuel burn and emissions during aircraft ground operations. It’s a smart, retrofit-ready innovation that delivers immediate value to operators without requiring changes to existing infrastructure or flight operations. We’re excited to help bring this capability to market through a streamlined certification path.”
Both companies will have a strong presence at the 2025 Paris Air Show. Green Taxi Solutions’ President, David Valaer, will attend the show to meet with media, operators and potential partners. StandardAero will be hosting visitors at its booth (Hall 3, Stand F64) and highlighting its engineering leadership in sustainability-driven technologies.
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About Green Taxi Solutions
Plano, TX-based Green Taxi Solutions was founded by its President, David Valaer, a former F-16 pilot and national aerobatic champion who previously served as the owner and CEO of Simplex Aerospace. Green Taxi has been working on the Zero Engine Taxi™ eTaxi system since 2021, in partnership with several major U.S. airlines, the FAA and a major European airport. Initially being developed to equip the Embraer E175 regional jet, the Zero Engine Taxi™ system is expected to deliver significant savings in terms of fuel burn, main engine wear and emissions (including CO2). For more information, see www.greentaxi.solutions.
StandardAero is a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, serving the commercial, military and business aviation end markets. StandardAero provides a comprehensive suite of critical, value-added aftermarket solutions, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, on-wing and field service support, asset management and engineering solutions. StandardAero is an NYSE listed company under the ticker symbol SARO.