Read about the latest developments in SATE
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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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Sustainable aviation will change the way the country is connected
David Holden, regional sustainable aviation manager, HITRANS In recent years, there’s been a lot of discussion around the considerable opportunities that the transition to net zero will bring across the country. While electrified railway lines (at least in the central belt) and EVs have become more normalised, and will largely make use of existing infrastructure,… Read more
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Winter Update
Following a busy summer, the second half of 2024 has proven to be a highly productive and exciting time for SATE, with partners driving sustainable aviation projects forward across the consortium. From the successful Windracers ULTRA trial between Westray and Eday, to SATE’s ongoing participation in the CAA’s BVLOS sandbox, our partners have brought tangible… Read more
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