Beta Sells Electric Aircraft Chargers to Archer, Partners to Expand Network

Beta is developing two variants of its all-electric Alia, but the manufacturer hopes to install charging infrastructure for all aircraft to use.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, November 07, 2023 at 01:51 PM ET

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Beta’s Alia eCTOL aircraft charges at one of the company’s 14 sites across the eastern U.S. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Beta Technologies and Archer Aviation have formed an industry-first partnership to develop and adopt a shared, interoperable charging system for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
This collaboration promotes the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), aiming to ensure that all eVTOL models, including those from competitors, can utilize common charging infrastructure.
The initiative is crucial for establishing a scalable, accessible, and efficient charging network, which is essential for the widespread adoption and rapid turnaround times needed for the global eVTOL industry's growth.

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In the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) space, type certification dominates many discussions. But what good is a type-certified electric aircraft with a dead battery?

Beta Technologies and Archer Aviation, two leaders in the eVTOL industry, can tell you: not much. In what the companies are calling an industry-first agreement, Beta and Archer are collaborating on the adoption of a shared charging system for electric aircraft, one that any eVTOL model can use. As part of the deal, Archer purchased several Beta charging stations.