PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm April 9´th, 2026
Pontarius, the infrastructure consultancy integrating business development, legal, financial,
environmental, management, and technical expertise, has developed a comprehensive master
plan for the introduction of electric aviation at Sweden’s regional airports. The initiative has
been carried out under the Green Airport 2.0 framework agreement in collaboration with
Svenska Regionala Flygplatser AB.
The master plan provides a forward-looking roadmap for how regional airports can prepare
for the transition to electric aviation, with a particular focus on energy demand, charging
infrastructure, and future operational models.
“Electric aviation introduces entirely new requirements for airports, especially in terms of
power capacity and energy supply. Early planning and close collaboration with grid operators,
airlines, and flying clubs will be essential to successfully meet future demand,” says Magnus
Åberg, Airport Consultant at Pontarius and lead author of the report.
According to the study, energy demand is expected to evolve in distinct phases:
- Up to 2030: Limited demand, primarily driven by light general aviation
- 2030–2040: Introduction of commercial electric aircraft requiring megawatt-levelcharging
- Post-2040: Increased need for high-capacity charging of multiple aircraft simultaneously
The report also explores innovative charging solutions, including mobile systems where
batteries and fast chargers are mounted on trucks and deployed directly to aircraft. These
systems can then be recharged from the grid or through local energy storage, offering
flexibility in early-stage implementation.
Beyond infrastructure, the master plan highlights operational opportunities. Smaller electric
aircraft may, in certain cases, operate without traditional security screening, enabling more
streamlined passenger flows. Looking further ahead, airports may also need to integrate
vertiports for eVTOL aircraft, supporting new forms of regional and urban air mobility.
The master plan is designed as a practical tool to support regional airports in strategic
planning and investment decisions, positioning them to take an active role in the transition
toward sustainable aviation.