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Loganair, Scotland’s main regional carrier, has agreed to buy five BETA Technologies ALIA CX300 short‑range electric aircraft, potentially making it the first European airline to operate fully electric planes on scheduled routes. The deal also includes an option for five more aircraft. The CX300 can use existing runways and recharge in 20 to 40 minutes with BETA’s fast‑charging system. Test flights on Royal Mail routes averaged 56 miles at 99 knots, with an energy use of 1.37 kWh per nautical mile. The aircraft’s efficiency surpasses that of some electric vehicles.

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