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  • What I learned on ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow Day’

    What I learned on ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow Day’

    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

  • SATE at Farnborough International Airshow

    SATE at Farnborough International Airshow

    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 selected as part of new trials set to help unlock drone deliveries and inspections in the UK

    SATE selected as part of new trials set to help unlock drone deliveries and inspections in the UK

    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

  • SATE: summer update

    SATE: summer update

    Since coming together for our first-ever conference in May, SATE and its partners have been kept busy attending events and conferences across the length and breadth of the country, advancing the agenda for aviation’s green future.   The SATE team enjoyed a busy start to the summer, joining the Innovate UK stand at Innovation Zero… Read more

  • Why sustainable aviation matters to tourism

    Why sustainable aviation matters to tourism

    It’s no secret that Scotland enjoys a world-class tourism sector. Our landscapes, history, and culture bring in over £4 billion to the economy each year – and this shows no signs of slowing down. Visit Scotland’s latest figures show that nearly four million tourists visited in 2023: an increase of 15% from 2019. Some of… Read more

  • Scottish sustainable regional aviation “Taking Flight”

    Scottish sustainable regional aviation “Taking Flight”

    Scotland’s first regional sustainable aviation conference, “Taking Flight”, took place in Inverness earlier this month. The event, organised and hosted by SATE, discussed the readiness of new forms of sustainable aviation and the pathway to their commercial and social service. Taking Flight also reflected on the speed of technology development the region has supported. SATE… Read more