Helicopter operator Bristow Group says its firm order for five Beta Technologies eVTOLs shows it’s interested in becoming an early adopter in the advanced air mobility space. [Courtesy: Bristow Group]
Key Takeaways:
Global helicopter operator Bristow Group has placed a firm order for five Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies, with an option for an additional 50.
The Alia eVTOL is designed for multiple advanced air mobility (AAM) roles, including cargo, medical transport, and passenger transportation, capable of carrying five passengers and a pilot or a 1,400-pound payload up to 250 nautical miles.
This deal positions Bristow as an early adopter and leader in developing zero-emission AAM operations, while Beta Technologies, with existing agreements with UPS and Blade, anticipates FAA certification for Alia by 2024.
Global helicopter operator Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) announced Tuesday it has placed a firm order for five Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, still under development by Vermont-based Beta Technologies.
The deal includes an option to buy an additional 50 Alia eVTOLs, designed to carry payloads up to 1,400 pounds or five passengers and a pilot.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
