Republic Airways Pilots Fly Electric Aircraft in Florida

Three-day campaign sees Beta’s CX300 fly into Orlando International Airport (KMCO).

Jack Daleo

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 03:30 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 electric aircraft, N916LF, soars in the skies over South Florida during a three-day campaign. [Credit: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Beta Technologies, in partnership with Republic Airways and Signature Aviation, is conducting extensive operational demonstrations of its Alia CX300 electric aircraft in Florida as part of the FAA's nationwide eVTOL Integration Pilot Program across 26 states.
The CX300, designed for passenger, cargo, medical, and military applications, has undergone significant flight testing, demonstrating a 336 nm range, 135 knots speed, rapid charging, and notably lower operating costs.
Florida is emerging as a leading state for electric aviation, actively developing charging infrastructure through Signature Aviation, streamlining vertiport permitting, and engaging in various pilot programs and partnerships to support future eVTOL operations.

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The skies in South Florida are buzzing.

Last week, manufacturer Beta Technologies joined forces with Republic Airways and FBO Signature Aviation to conduct “high-cadence” demonstrations with the Alia CX300—its flagship electric aircraft for passenger, cargo, medical, and military applications. The three-day campaign culminated Sunday with a flight into Orlando International Airport (KMCO), one of the first in the nation to actively pursue an electrified vertiport for the novel aircraft.