Read about the latest developments in SATE
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SATE project awarded new funding through Innovate UK Future Flight competition
Innovations in aviation such as cargo-carrying drones and electric planes are getting closer to taking off regularly in the Highlands and Island due to new funding. The area is already testing a series of state-of-the-art technologies that could overcome historic challenges of remoteness and cost of connectivity. New support will help bring projects from the test… Read more
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It’s time to diversify the skies
Standardisation has become, well, standard for the aviation industry. It reduces costs, makes processes and integration easier, supports safety and training, and streamlines regulation. We are all used to going to the airport and seeing a familiar roll call of planes on the tarmac. But as we look to the future, innovative hybrid aircraft like our… Read more
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Highlands and Islands aviation achievements leads to UK recognition
The Highlands and Islands will be at the forefront of developing green innovations in aviation, including drone technology, with a new appointment. Jayne Golding has been appointed a member of the recently-renewed Future of Flight Industry Group, chaired by UK Government Minister for Aviation, Mike Kane. It recognises Jayne’s experience leading the Sustainable Aviation Test… Read more
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Looking Back: sustainable aviation in action
Since SATE 2 kicked off in July 2022, we’ve made undeniable progress toward making sustainable flight a reality. Trial flights, new research and our first conference have been just some of the highlights, but as this phase of the project draws to a close, the SATE team have looked back at the past two years… Read more
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Hydrogen fuel set for take-off in Scotland under CAA scheme
An Orkney-based aviation project will work with the national aviation regulator to help unlock widespread use of hydrogen fuel and propulsion. The Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE), a multi-organisation collaboration led by HITRANS, has been selected as one of 13 projects under the latest phase of the Civil Aviation Authority’s Hydrogen Sandbox, which will create… Read more
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2025 Outlook from SATE Manager Jayne Golding
As we begin the new year in earnest, it’s an exciting time for SATE, as we continue our pursuit of sustainable aviation technologies and improved regional connectivity. Our partners enter 2025 with strong ambitions for the next twelve months, building on the momentum of a successful run of trials, conferences and wide-ranging stakeholder engagements. With… Read more
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