Technology · 28 March 2026

Scottish Airline Loganair Launches First Electric Flights

Loganair became the first commercial carrier in the UK to introduce an all-electric aircraft to its network. The ALIA CTOL plane, built by US firm BETA Technologies, operates Royal Mail's Scottish routes. The aircraft has a range of 336 nautical miles and flies between Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Wick and Orkney.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 March 2026 at 10:06

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