Beta Electric Aircraft Begins Testing in Norway

First sortie marks the start of a months-long series of evaluation flights.

Jack Daleo

Saturday, August 09, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET

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Bristow and Beta pilots take the manufacturer’s all-electric CX300 on its first test flight in Norway. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

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Beta Technologies' all-electric CX300 has begun its first customer test flights in Norway with Bristow Group, initiating a six-month evaluation program for zero- and low-emission aviation.
These flights are part of Norway's inaugural demonstration in its international test arena, aiming to gather operational insights for future commercial passenger and cargo services.
The CX300, a conventional takeoff and landing aircraft, boasts a 336 nm range and 1,400-pound cargo capacity, making it well-suited for Norway's distributed geography and cold-weather conditions.
This significant milestone marks Beta's first aircraft delivery to a customer and follows extensive, successful demonstration tours across the U.S. and a recent "Grand Tour" of Europe.

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Fresh off a multiweek European “Grand Tour” comprising stops in Ireland, the U.K., France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Denmark, Beta Technologies’ all-electric CX300 is conducting its first test flights in Norway.

The aircraft, tail number N214BT, was recently delivered to customer Bristow Group, whose pilots took it to the skies for the first time on Friday. The flight marks the start of a six-month series of evaluations within Norway’s international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation. The country’s civil aviation authority in March gave Beta and Bristow the green light to conduct the test arena’s inaugural demonstrations.