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, designating Surf as the first FAA-certified operator of its Alia electric aircraft for regional passenger and charter service.
Surf Air Mobility purchased 25 conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) Alia aircraft with options for 75 more, planning to launch commercial passenger routes in Hawaii by leveraging its inter-island demand and establishing charging infrastructure, with demonstration flights in 2026.
Beyond aircraft delivery, the partnership includes Surf establishing an exclusive Alia maintenance center in Hawaii and using Beta as its preferred electric ground infrastructure supplier, supporting Surf's broader fleet electrification goals.
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.
