Regional partners – including local council leaders, business representatives and government officials – saw how Saxon Air’s pioneering work in sustainable flight and commercial drones could shift how goods and people move around in the future. During the visit, attendees discussed how investment in ground-level transport and local infrastructure are critical to support wider regional innovation.
Saxon Air leads the Aviation East strategy – a bold initiative positioning the region as a national hub for clean flight technologies and advanced air mobility. Transport East’s visit at its Norwich Airport hub demonstrated to partners how sustainable flight can transform regional journeys and drive economic growth.
Will Quince, Chair of Transport East, said:
“Thank you to Saxon Air for hosting us today. This visit gave partners across our region a clear look at how the East shapes the future of aviation and regional connectivity.
“As a partnership, we are making a clear case for why the East drives national growth and prosperity. Saxon Air showcases exactly what our region offers, proving why continued investment in our infrastructure and communities remains vital to a sustainable future.”
Tom Dickerson, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport for Norfolk County Council , said:
“I’d like to thank Transport East for bringing the regional partnership together in Norfolk at Saxon Air. The day not only provided the opportunity to showcase an exciting and innovative aviation asset in the East, but also allowed partners to share common transport challenges and opportunities facing the region’s diverse communities.
“Together, we discussed how we can work jointly to generate growth and support people across all types of communities to access the services and opportunities they deserve.”
Alex Durand, CEO at Saxon Air, said:
“We enjoyed hosting Transport East’s meeting at our Norwich Airport facility, especially as aviation provide such an important role in present and future connectivity for the region. The work we’re doing with Aviation East compliments Transport East’s strategic objectives, so it was a great opportunity to showcase how emerging clean technologies can deliver better connectivity for the East of England.”
The visit demonstrates how Transport East champions strategic investment alongside local partners. By backing key regional innovators like Saxon Air, the partnership continues to make the case for infrastructure funding that unlocks economic growth across both the region and the nation.
