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Beta Electric Air Taxi Headed to Utah for Statewide Tour

Flight demonstrations are part of the state’s broader plan to make itself a hub for electric aircraft manufacturing and operation.

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Beta’s Alia electric aircraft will conduct demonstration flights in six Utah cities early next week. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]
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Key Takeaways:

Utah residents, electric air taxis may be en route to a city near you—and next week is your first chance to see them fly.

A pair of state agencies are working with manufacturer Beta Technologies and 47G—a coalition spanning industry, academia, and government that aims to cement Utah as the headquarters for aerospace companies—to conduct demonstration flights of Beta’s Alia electric conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL).

Jack Daleo

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.

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