Loganair operates first all-electric commercial flight
Regional carrier Loganair has notched a historic moment for UK aviation.
It became the first commercial airline to fly an all-electric aircraft on its network.
It completed the first ever electric flight in Scotland alongside BETA Technologies, a U.S. electric aerospace company.
The company flew BETA’s ALIA CTOL, a battery-powered fixed-wing aircraft, from Glasgow to Dundee.
The flight is part of a two week programme flying electric aircraft to demonstrate the capability of a zero emissions aircraft to deliver freight, mail and essential goods.
It marks a significant step towards decarbonising short-haul aviation.
Luke Farajallah, CEO at Loganair, said: “This is a landmark for European aviation, and in-particular for Loganair. We are not talking about concepts, prototypes, or distant ambition, this is a real tangible programme of flying across our network.”
“Electric aircraft have the potential to transform short haul flying, protecting vital air links while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
“As the UK’s largest and leading regional airline, we are committed to playing an active role in the transition to lower-emission aviation.”
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