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Beta Walks First Customer Through Electric Aircraft Pilot Curriculum

The manufacturer will need to obtain the FAA’s sign-off before customers can begin training on its CX300.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 02:14 PM ET

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Pilots from Unither take a spin in Beta’s CX300 electric aircraft simulator. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Beta Technologies successfully completed its first pilot training program for the CX300 electric conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft with customer United Therapeutics.
The tailored three-day syllabus, which included ground training, aircraft familiarization, and simulator rehearsals for air ambulance missions, awaits FAA approval for future in-aircraft training.
This milestone is a significant step towards preparing pilots for initial CX300 aircraft deliveries expected next year, complementing Beta's efforts to build a nationwide electric charging network.

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Electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies is preparing its Part 135 customers to begin training pilots on its conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) model.

The company on Monday said it completed the first pilot training program for its Alia CTOL (also called the CX300) with a customer, United Therapeutics (UT), and its subsidiary, Unither Bioelectronics. Beta took company leaders and flight operations executives through its full CX300 pilot training syllabus, which the company intends to use during future in-aircraft training once approved by the FAA.

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.