Beta’s Alia Lands at Boeing Field

Company’s electric conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) model completes demonstrations for Washington state officials.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 05:05 PM ET

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Beta’s all-electric Alia CX300 approaches for a landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) in New York. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Beta Technologies' Alia CX300, an electric conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft, performed a live demonstration at King County International Airport (Boeing Field) in Washington state.
The event, attended by state officials including the Washington State Department of Transportation, highlighted a regional push to embrace new electric aviation technologies and reduce the carbon impact of airports.
The CX300, a 5-passenger/1,400-lb cargo aircraft, has a demonstrated range of 336 nm and 135 knots cruise speed, and has undergone extensive public showcasing, including cross-country flights and landings at major airports.
Beyond aircraft development, Beta Technologies is also actively building a nationwide network of electric aircraft charging stations, with Washington state airports showing interest in electrification.

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Vermont-based Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300—an electric conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft with capacity for up to five passengers or 1,400 pounds of cargo—has landed at King County International Airport (KBFI) in Washington state, the company announced.

The CX300, one of two all-electric aircraft being developed by Beta, also took off at the airport—better known as Boeing Field—as part of a live demonstration on Tuesday. In attendance were officials from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and other state agencies, Boeing Field director John Parrott, and “industry leaders from across Washington,” Beta said.