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' all-electric CX300 aircraft has commenced a "European Grand Tour" to demonstrate its operational capabilities and charging infrastructure, following a successful U.S. cross-country journey.
The tour began with a historic first fully electric aircraft flight in Ireland, highlighting Europe's strategic importance and readiness as a market for advanced air mobility (AAM).
The CX300 is designed for zero-emission flight, capable of carrying passengers or cargo, and the tour will culminate with its delivery to Bristow Group in Norway for initial piloted cargo flights towards certification.
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.
