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 Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies, with an option to purchase an additional 50 units.
This strategic move positions Bristow as an early adopter and leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations, planning to utilize the Alia for safe and sustainable regional transport of passengers and cargo.
The Alia eVTOL, designed to carry five passengers and a pilot or 1,400 pounds of payload, is being developed for multiple roles including cargo and medical transport, with FAA certification targeted for 2024.
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.
