INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies recently hit a notable milestone today when its ALIA CTOL plane completed its first
demonstration flight with passengers onboard
The electric aircraft traveled 45 minutes before landing safely at JFK International Airport in NYC
Check out the full video from BETA below.BETA Technologies is a fully integrated electric aircraft and systems developer based in Vermont
Earlier this year, BETA flew an electric aircraft coast-to-coast from NYC to Los Angeles.sAdvertisement - scroll for more contentAfter BETA
demonstration flight route spanning 350 miles and six airports around Utah.Today, BETA announced an even more important milestone,
completing an all-electric flight in the ALIA CTOL aircraft into NYC with actual passengers onboard
Source: BETA TechnologiesPer BETA Technologies, the successful demonstration flight took place in NYC this morning, assisted by a
partnership between the electric aircraft developer and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.This was a historic flight for the
young aerospace company as it was the first time its ALIA CTOL aircraft was operated with passengers onboard
The NYC-bound electric aircraft transported a pilot and four passengers, including Republic Airways President Matt Koscal and Blade Air
Mobility CEO Rob Wiesenthal (pictured above).The executives took a 45-minute, all-electric flight together aboard the ALIA CTOL aircraft
from Long Island into NYC, landing safely at JFK Airport
Wiesenthal spoke about his experience onboard:This electric aircraft flight from Long Island to New York City highlights that quiet and
culmination of six years of rigorous testing and development
It also offers an exciting glimpse into the future of sustainable travel as BETA moves ever-closer to commercial operations in the United
York to demonstrate exactly how this aircraft can serve cities by easing congestion, reducing emissions, and increasing accessibility.The
ALIA CTOL is the first AAM aircraft to obtain a market survey certificate from the FAA, enabling BETA Technologies to conduct demonstration
NYC, fellow electric aircraft developer Archer shared similar news earlier this week, beginning demonstration flights with a pilot onboard
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