Read about the latest developments in SATE
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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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SATE scoops 2024 Air Mobility Prize at CiTTi Awards
The Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) scooped The Urban Air Mobility Award at this year’s CiTTi awards, recognising the considerable progress the project has made in turning sustainable aviation into a reality. Criteria for the prestigious award include innovation in urban air mobility (UAM) technology and systems, integration with existing urban transport infrastructure, safety and… Read more
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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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