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Beta Electric Aircraft Makes First Test Flight

Launch of trial campaign marks 'significant step' in accelerated production efforts, company says.

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET

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During Beta Technologies’ test flight, the aircraft took off and climbed to 7,000 feet and flew several approaches before a normal landing. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Beta Technologies successfully completed the first flight of its electric Alia conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft, built on its new production line in South Burlington, Vermont.
The nearly hour-long flight, conducted by CEO Kyle Clark, marks the beginning of Beta's production flight testing campaign, authorized by a special airworthiness certificate from the FAA.
This achievement follows a recent $318 million Series C funding round and moves Beta closer to certifying and delivering its electric Alia CTOL and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft to customers.

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Vermont-based Beta Technologies has successfully completed the first flight of its electric aircraft built on its new production line, it announced Thursday.

A news release from the electric aerospace company stated that Beta on Wednesday conducted the first flight of its Alia conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft manufactured at its 200,000-square-foot production facility in South Burlington, Vermont.

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