A digital rendering of Beta’s Alia-250 eVTOL, with a Helijet livery, flying in the skies above Vancouver, British Columbia. [Courtesy: Helijet]
Key Takeaways:
Helijet made history by becoming the first Canadian air carrier to order Beta Technologies' Alia-250 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi, aiming to launch passenger, cargo, and medical services by 2026.
SpaceX's Starship is nearing its second test flight after the FAA completed its safety review, with the environmental review and a pending lawsuit being the final hurdles for launch clearance.
Zipline partnered with Cleveland Clinic to launch prescription drone delivery by 2025, deploying its new Platform 2 system designed for efficient and precise last-mile delivery.
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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.
