Beta Electric Aircraft Begins Testing in Norway

First sortie marks the start of a months-long series of evaluation flights.

Jack Daleo

Saturday, August 09, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET

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Bristow and Beta pilots take the manufacturer’s all-electric CX300 on its first test flight in Norway. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

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Beta Technologies' all-electric CX300 has commenced its first customer test flights in Norway with Bristow Group, marking the aircraft's inaugural delivery.
These six-month evaluations are part of Norway's international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation, aiming to gather insights for future commercial operations.
The CX300, a conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, offers a 336 nm range, capacity for passengers or cargo, and significantly fewer emissions, making it well-suited for Norway's challenging geography.
This deployment follows successful, extensive demonstration tours across the United States and a recent multi-week European "Grand Tour," showcasing the aircraft's proven capabilities.

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Fresh off a multiweek European “Grand Tour” comprising stops in Ireland, the U.K., France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Denmark, Beta Technologies’ all-electric CX300 is conducting its first test flights in Norway.

The aircraft, tail number N214BT, was recently delivered to customer Bristow Group, whose pilots took it to the skies for the first time on Friday. The flight marks the start of a six-month series of evaluations within Norway’s international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation. The country’s civil aviation authority in March gave Beta and Bristow the green light to conduct the test arena’s inaugural demonstrations.