Windracers, the maker of low-cost self-flying cargo aircraft the ULTRA™, is set to complete a self-flying cargo aircraft service trial in Orkney this week. This means faster, more convenient and more reliable delivery services to residents and businesses on the remote islands. Windracers has been operating a scheduled service over 9 weeks, with its ULTRA… Read more

The Orkney Aviation Festival (OAF) is an annual event to showcase the past, present and future of aviation in Orkney, this year taking place 12-14 September. SATE is a sponsor of the festival and we’ll be helping showcase the future of aviation within Orkney and beyond at our special event on Thursday 12 September in… Read more

Tackling the climate crisis, accelerating progress towards net zero and powering the UK with clean homegrown energy are current priorities for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. Visiting SATE partner, EMEC’s, pioneering clean energy test and demonstration facilities, Minister McCarthy learnt about the important role of emerging technologies such as tidal power, wave… Read more

After four very successful but very long days at Farnborough International Airshow manning the Cranfield Aerospace stand, I must admit that I wasn’t exactly jumping for joy at the prospect of a busy Friday. ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow Day’ would see thousands of children and young people walking through the gates. It turned out to be… Read more

A highlight of the aviation industry calendar, the Farnborough International Airshow brought together a range of SATE partners to promote the value of sustainable aviation. The event hosted a wide selection of exhibitors, including UKRI, Cranfield Aerospace, Flare Bright, Windracers, and Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), which also hosted a panel session on zero emissions regional… Read more

SATE is confirmed as one of six projects to be selected for trials under a new UK Civil Aviation Authority scheme that will test drone deliveries, inspections of infrastructure and flights to remote locations. The regulator has chosen the trials to take place that will help safely integrate drones flying beyond visual line of sight… Read more