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Stavanger, Norway, February 2, 2026 – Norway reached an important milestone last Wednesday, January 28 in its transition to low and zero-emission aviation with the completion of its first electric aviation test project, conducted as an international test arena.
After roughly six months of operational testing, Bristow pilot Jeremy Degagne landed the BETA Technologies ALIA aircraft in Stavanger, bringing the project to a close and delivering valuable real-world experience in electric aircraft operations, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks.
Safe introduction into a highly regulated system
The project has demonstrated how new aviation technologies can be introduced safely and gradually into a highly regulated environment, and how close cooperation among authorities, airports, operators, and technology providers is essential to a successful transition.
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