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Project SEAN to trial electric flights connecting Scotland’s remote communities

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A government-funded consortium is preparing trials of electric aircraft in Scotland, targeting improved connections for remote communities across the Highlands and Islands. The program builds on £31.5 million in UK Department for Transport funding secured by the Bristow-led Scottish Electric Aviation Network.

Discovered 2026-08-03T03:45:03.935956-07:00 | 2026-08-03T03:45:03.935956-07:00

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  • The trials will test whether electric aircraft can support lower-emission connectivity in Scotland’s geographically challenging Highlands and Islands.
  • Project SEAN has secured £31.5 million in UK Department for Transport funding, providing a significant public-backed demonstration of electric aviation.
  • The program could generate operational evidence on deploying electric aircraft to serve remote communities, including the infrastructure and network requirements for regional adoption.

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