The UK’s largest regional carrier, Loganair, has signed an agreement to purchase five all-electric ALIA CX300conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft, with options for five more from BETA Technologies
Loganair prepares to operate all-electric fleet
The aircraft are slated to enter service in 2029 and will position Loganair as Europe’s first commercial airline to operate an electric aircraft fleet if the deal goes ahead as planned. The regional carrier is headquartered at Glasgow Airport and connects remote islands, the Scottish Highlands and major business hubs across the UK
It also builds on an existing collaboration between the two companies, which saw the UK’s first electric flight demonstration programme completed in March. BETA’s CTOL flew 23 flights in 10 days across Loganair’s network for the demonstration, connecting Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Wick and Kirkwall
Luke Farajallah, CEO of Loganair, described the agreement as a “truly historic moment for Loganair and European a
A model for sustainable regional a
Demonstrating a model for short, sustainable routes across the UK, the demonstration flights covered more than 1,000 nautical miles in real-world conditions. The aircraft flew routes to some of Scotland’s most remote communities, proving that electric a ground handling, charging and integration into existing airport and airspace systems
“The aircraft demonstrated the potential to reduce operating costs by up to 80% while maintaining the reliable regional connectivity our customers and communities depend on.”
The CX300 will support passenger and cargo services across Loganair’s network and includes plans for technical support and integration into the airline’s existing fleet
“Signing this agreement is the natural next step… It reflects our confidence in the technology, our partnership with BETA and our ambition to remain at the forefront of sustainable regional a
He was joined by BETA Technologies CEO Kyle Clark, who said the agreement is “what happens when demonstrated performance meets an operator serious about the future of regional a
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