The aircraft was trialled earlier this yearLoganair will operate a fleet of at least five electric aircraft to support passenger and cargo operations from 2029, the airline has announced. The Scottish company said it will be the first commercial airline in Europe to operate an electric aircraft fleet, following a successful trial of a plane earlier this year. At the Farnborough Airshow, Loganair agreed the purchase of Beta Alia CX300 all-electric planes, with the option for a further five. Luke Farajallah, chief executive of Loganair said: “This is a truly historic moment for Loganair and for European aviation. “Our demonstration programme earlier this year proved that electric aviation is no longer a future concept, it is a viable commercial opportunity.