Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Battery-powered ALIA CTOL completes trip in 20 minutes that takes 2 hours by car.
Sparks Fly! Airline Launches Britain's First All-Electric Flight From Glasgow To Dundee
22 Mar 2026 | Abstracted from MSN
Loganair completed Britain's first all‑electric flight, a 20‑minute trip from Glasgow to Dundee. The battery‑powered ALIA CTOL, developed with U.S. firm BETA Technologies, can fly up to 387 miles and carry 560 kg. The two‑week trial will test freight and medical‑supply routes across Scotland. Officials say the project marks a major step toward decarbonizing short‑haul aviation and improving regional connectivity.
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