Beta’s all-electric CX300 soars over neighboring fields near Shannon Airport (EINN) in Ireland, making its European debut. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]
Key Takeaways:
Beta Technologies has commenced a "European Grand Tour" for its all-electric CX300 production aircraft, following a successful U.S. cross-country journey, to demonstrate its capabilities.
The tour began with a historic first flight in Ireland, showcasing the CX300's zero-emission operation and Beta's charging infrastructure as a strategic gateway to the European aviation market.
The tour will culminate in the delivery of the CX300 to Bristow Group in Norway for "operational previews" and initial piloted cargo flights, supported by local aviation authorities.
The CX300 is positioned as a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient solution for decarbonizing regional air transport, capable of carrying five passengers or 1,250 pounds of cargo with a 336 nm range.
Updated Tuesday, May 27 at 9:13 a.m. EDT to reflect that CX300 test flights in Norway will be piloted rather than uncrewed, as a previous version of this story stated.
In February and March, Beta Technologies flew its all-electric CX300 production aircraft on a six-week, 25-state, 8,000 nm barnstorm across the U.S. Now, the manufacturer is kicking off a European Grand Tour.
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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.
