Meon Valley Times
Maya George
05 October 2026

Electric passenger aircraft are “definitely coming” to Southampton Airport, but they are unlikely to arrive within the next five years, an airport official has said.

Mike Glen, the airport’s head of airspace and noise, told its consultative committee that battery-powered aircraft were advancing, but charging infrastructure, firefighting capabilities and electricity supply remained challenges...

Electric planes ‘definitely coming’ to Southampton Airport, but not soon – Meon Valley Times - 05 October 2026

Not a member?
Take a look at our member benefits