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Utah Backs Landmark Agreement to Bring Electric Aircraft, Chargers to State

Governor’s office and Department of Transportation will support a collaboration between Beta Technologies and 47G.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM ET

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Beta Technologies’ electric conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) Alia soars over Burlington, Vermont. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Utah, with state government backing, has partnered with Beta Technologies and aerospace coalition 47G to become a global hub for electric aviation by the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
This collaboration will develop a comprehensive electric aircraft ecosystem, including identifying routes, establishing charging infrastructure, and planning for pilot training and demonstrations across the state.
The phased initiative aims to revolutionize passenger transport, cargo logistics, and medical missions using various electric aircraft, starting with universal charging solutions and evolving to include air taxis.

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Utah is backing a partnership that aims to make the state a global hub for electric aviation ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.

On Tuesday, electric aircraft and charging system developer Beta Technologies and 47G—a coalition of more than 100 members across industry, academia, and government aiming to cement Utah as the headquarters for aerospace companies—signed a landmark agreement to bring electric aircraft and chargers to the state.

Jack Daleo

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