ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND (By Bristol, 23.Jul.2026, Words: 220) — Project SEAN, a consortium-led initiative bringing together aviation, infrastructure and regional transportation partners, will conduct electric aircraft demonstration flights across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands beginning in 2027, following confirmation of ÂŁ1.5mn in Department for Transport funding.
The Scottish Electric Aviation Network (SEAN) will explore how electric aircraft can strengthen regional connectivity, support sustainable air services and serve remote communities.
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Led by Bristow Helicopters Ltd., the consortium of aircraft manufacturer BETA Technologies Inc., Electric Aviation Maven, Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS), and Skyports Infrastructure will demonstrate the practical role electric aircraft could play within Scotland’s existing regional aviation network, through demonstration flights on passenger, cargo and medical service routes to gather operational insights.
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A planned 3-month flight program will use BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA CTOL (CX300) aircraft. Flights will operate from a hub at Inverness Airport and connect with selected regional airports, including Wick John O’Groats Airport, allowing the consortium to gather operational data while assessing aircraft performance, charging infrastructure and airport readiness for future electric flight operations.
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Building on lessons learned from pioneering zero-emission aviation initiatives in Europe and the United Kingdom, Project SEAN aims to provide evidence-based recommendations to support future commercial deployment of electric aircraft while strengthening regional connectivity and contributing to broader decarbonization goals.
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