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:
Global helicopter operator Bristow Group has placed a firm order for five Beta Technologies Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with an option for an additional 50 units.
The Alia eVTOL is designed for diverse advanced air mobility (AAM) roles, capable of carrying five passengers and a pilot or 1,400 pounds of cargo up to 250 nautical miles.
This strategic order positions Bristow as an early adopter and leader in developing AAM operations, leveraging its expertise to establish new regional mobility networks.
Beta Technologies is actively flight testing the Alia, targeting FAA aircraft type certification by 2024, and has previously secured purchase agreements with other major clients like UPS 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.
