Helicopter operator Bristow Group says its firm order for five Beta Technologies eVTOLs shows it’s interested in becoming an early adopter in the advanced air mobility space. [Courtesy: Bristow Group]
Key Takeaways:
Bristow Group, a global helicopter operator, has placed a firm order for five Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies, with an option to purchase an additional 50.
The Alia eVTOL is designed for advanced air mobility (AAM) roles, including cargo, medical transport, and passenger services, capable of carrying a pilot and four passengers or 1,400 pounds of payload up to 250 nautical miles.
This strategic move positions Bristow as an early adopter and leader in developing AAM operations, leveraging its expertise to establish new regional mobility networks for passengers and time-sensitive cargo.
Beta Technologies' Alia eVTOL is currently under development, with FAA aircraft type certification expected in 2024, and already has prior purchase agreements with UPS Flight Forward and Blade Urban Air Mobility.
Global helicopter operator Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) announced Tuesday it has placed a firm order for five Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, still under development by Vermont-based Beta Technologies.
The deal includes an option to buy an additional 50 Alia eVTOLs, designed to carry payloads up to 1,400 pounds or five passengers and a pilot.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
