Beta Technologies

The Alia eVTOL makes the first piloted full transitions between vertical and horizontal flight.

Beta Technologies has conducted the first piloted full transition flight of its Alia 250 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) prototype.

Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.

Air New Zealand has selected an over-water domestic short-haul route for its planned electric aircraft demonstration flights.

Beta Technologies has received certification of its Charge Cube from UL, signifying the design complies with existing safety standards and regulations.

Certifying electric engines; Call for UK hydrogen funding; More eVTOLs for USAF; and the UK’s future flight road map.

The FAA has released proposed special conditions for type certification of electric engines developed by Beta Technologies and Safran.

Aura Aero is to receive €13.2 million ($14.1 million) in government funding to support development of the Era hybrid-electric 19-seat regional airliner.

With a vast population, fast-growing middle class and stifling urban congestion, India looks ripe to be a major early launch market for UAM services.

The AFWerx innovation unit is focused on cargo applications for advanced air mobility aircraft.

Beta’s Alia electric aircraft has participated in a U.S. Air National Guard exercise.

Uber Elevate co-founder says some companies are better positioned for success than others.

Aviation Week ranks the 15 leading companies in the nascent eVTOL market.

Turboprop runs on hydrogen; USAF completes electric flights; SAF from ethanol; Hydrogen light aircraft flies.

Beta Technologies has concluded the first deployment of its Alia electric aircraft to a U.S. military base.

The UK is seeking input on the design of vertiports at existing airfields.

Hunch Mobility, which provides helicopter air-taxi services in India, plans to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange via a merger with blank-check company.

The U.S. Air Force has an interest in exploring small eVTOLs with light payloads between 400 and 500 lb., as well as even smaller aircraft with payloads of 100-250 lb.

They plan to install Beta charging stations at four airport locations across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, the companies announced on Jan. 9.

Beta Technologies has risen to claim the top ranking in the latest edition of the AAM Infrastructure Reality Index.

“We certainly haven’t discounted” using the Alia for passenger flights, Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran tells Aviation Daily.

With the largest scheduled helicopter operation in North America, Vancouver-based Helijet is planning a leap into the advanced air mobility sector.

Electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies has been awarded a $169 million export promotional loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Archer is using two of Beta’s Charge Cube systems at its flight-test facilities in California, as well as a number of Beta’s Mini Cube mobile charging systems.