The Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) is the UK’s first low-carbon aviation test centre
SATE and its partners show emerging technologies along with real-world potential scenarios, highlighting the environmental, social and economic contribution sustainable aviation can make.
Led by the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS), SATE brings together a national consortium of industry partners, public sector bodies and academia which work with a range of regional businesses and stakeholders to apply state-of-the-art aviation technology to deliver targeted economic growth.
SATE is part-funded by the UKRI Future Flight Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council.
Latest news
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SATE Spring Update
Reflecting on Progress and Looking Ahead As the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) programme approaches its conclusion of the current phase in March 2026, we are proud to reflect on the achievements, partnerships, and innovation that have helped shape the future of sustainable aviation across the Highlands & Islands. Over the past year, SATE has continued to demonstrate the…
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NHS Grampian Innovation Hub Joins the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) Project to Advance Future Healthcare Connectivity
The Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project is pleased to announce the onboarding of the NHS Grampian Innovation Hub as a new project partner, strengthening the consortium’s capability to explore innovative, low-carbon aviation technologies that support the future of healthcare delivery across Scotland’s rural and island communities. The NHS Grampian Innovation Hub will play a pivotal role…
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SATE Winter Update
Welcome to the latest updates from the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE). This autumn/winter has brought exciting developments across our projects, partnerships, and team – all contributing to toward cleaner regional aviation. ERA Conference Highlights Jayne Gourlay, SATE Project Coordinator, attended European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly in Estoril, Portugal, the flagship event for regional aviation across Europe. The…
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