Read about the latest developments in SATE
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Moving beyond segregation towards integration – why the Orkney Islands offers unrivalled opportunities to deliver integrated drone operations
Patrick Nolan, ATM advisor, HIAL, + Richard Derrett-Smith, Director, Egis The Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project has established the UK’s first operationally based low-carbon aviation test centre based at Kirkwall Airport on Orkney. Led by the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS), SATE is at the forefront in progressing both the UK and Scottish… Read more
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Could synthetic aviation fuels offer a smarter path for Scotland’s energy transition?
Neil Kermode, Managing Director, EMEC This article is based on a talk Neil gave to the Scottish Energy Forum on 24 October, 2024 The challenge in finding a sustainable alternative to aviation fuel could offer new opportunities for Scotland’s carbon capture and green hydrogen industries, says Neil Kermode, Managing Director of the European Marine Energy… Read more
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Aviation in the Northern Isles – past, present and future
Andrew Rae, Professor of Engineering, University of the Highlands and Islands The Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project was initially predicated on evaluating existing and emerging technologies against real-world use cases. Over time, it has extended into an understanding of how the new and different operational and economic possibilities these technologies provide can enhance the… Read more
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Scottish sea bird colonies unaffected by Windracers ULTRA flights
A study on seabird colonies conducted by ornithologist Dr. Roy Armstrong and ecologist Caitlin Henderson has found no signs of disturbance as a result of recent drone flights operated by Windracers to and from Eday in Orkney. The findings are significant given drone companies are looking to serve Scotland’s remote island communities, where numerous sensitive… Read more
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Discussing the future of aviation at Orkney Aviation Festival
This year’s Orkney Aviation Festival marked the tenth anniversary of what has become a hallmark industry event. Similarly, we celebrated not only our sponsorship of the festival but also five years of the SATE programme. The festival drew many visitors including from the general aviation community, SATE partners, industry bodies and Orkney residents. Engaging discussions… Read more
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A sustainable transport journey ‘delivered by drone’
Windracers, the maker of low-cost self-flying cargo aircraft the ULTRA™ completed 9 weeks of trials in Scotland and has produced a summary video. Windracers operated a scheduled service over 9 weeks, with its ULTRA self-flying cargo aircraft – a robust, twin-engine fixed-wing aircraft with a 10-metre wingspan – moving autonomously between the islands of Eday,… Read more
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