The Scottish Electric Aviation Network (SEAN) has been launched to bring together a consortium of aviation, transport and infrastructure specialists to explore the future of all-electric regional aviation across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands. Led by Bristow and supported by UKP1.5 million in funding through the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator programme, Project SEAN will demonstrate the potential of electric aviation using BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft.
“The project will explore the potential for electric regional air services, including a proposed demonstrator route, alongside the development of the charging infrastructure and operational arrangements needed to support electric flight,” said a network press release. “Bringing together expertise in airport operations, aircraft technology, aviation services, infrastructure development and demand modelling, the consortium will work collaboratively to gather real-world evidence and help establish the foundations for future electric aviation operations across the region.”
Consortium members comprise: Bristow, BETA Technologies, Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), HITRANS, Skyports Infrastructure and EA Maven.
For more information
Project SEAN: Meet the Consortium
(Image: Eilean Donan Castle on small island in Loch Alsh in the Highland Region of Scotland at Sunset. Dornie, Scotland, United Kingdom – Shutterstock)