Surf Air Mobility intends to be the first operator to fly paying customers with Beta’s electric Alia aircraft. [Credit: Beta Technologies]
Key Takeaways:
Beta Technologies has partnered with Surf Air Mobility to launch the first commercial passenger operations of its Alia electric aircraft, with Hawaii designated as the initial market.
Surf Air Mobility has purchased 25 conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) Alia variants, with options for 75 more, planning to initially offer cargo services before introducing passenger flights and later vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) versions.
Hawaii was selected as the ideal launch market due to its inter-island demand, short-haul routes, and high fuel costs, with Surf Air Mobility also establishing an exclusive MRO center for Alia and becoming Beta's preferred supplier for electric ground infrastructure in the region.
The first ticket-holding customers to fly on Beta Technologies’ Alia electric aircraft will be in Hawaii, the manufacturer revealed this week.
Beta on Thursday announced a partnership with Los Angeles-based Surf Air Mobility, which it said will be the first FAA Part 135-certified operator to fly Alia for regional scheduled passenger and on-demand charter service.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
