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‘Historic moment’ for Loganair as airline plans electric fleet from 2029
The airline said the planes could cut operating costs by up to 80% while serving short routes with zero in-flight emissions.
- On Monday, Glasgow-based Loganair announced the purchase of five Beta Alia CX300 electric aircraft, positioning itself to become Europe's first commercial airline operating an all-electric fleet by 2029.
- Following 23 flights completed over 10 days in March, BETA Technologies aircraft demonstrated viability across Loganair's network, traveling more than 1,000 nautical miles and validating the electric technology for regional operations.
- The aircraft can reduce operating costs by up to 80% while recharging in 20 to 40 minutes, making the technology well-suited for Loganair's typical routes of less than 100 miles.
- Loganair Chief Executive Luke Farajallah called it "a truly historic moment for Loganair and for European aviation," as the fleet will serve remote Highland and Island communities with passenger and cargo operations.
- BETA Technologies founder Kyle Clark stated, "This agreement is what happens when demonstrated performance meets an operator serious about the future of regional aviation," while Loganair retains options for five additional aircraft.
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