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Beta Gets FAA Sign-Off to Begin eVTOL Pilot Training

Beta will train additional company and FAA personnel using dual controls on its flagship electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Alia 250.

Wednesday, August 07, 2024 at 12:16 PM ET

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Beta Technologies can begin training more pilots on its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Alia 250. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Beta Technologies has received a Letter of Authorization from the FAA to begin dual-seat pilot training for its electric eVTOL Alia 250 aircraft.
This training will involve manufacturer and FAA personnel, including aviation safety inspectors, as a critical step toward the aircraft's eventual commercial certification.
Beta is also developing an eCTOL model, the CX300, which is expected to receive FAA certification in 2025, followed by the Alia 250 eVTOL in 2026.
The company is actively building a nationwide network of electric aircraft chargers to support both its eVTOL and eCTOL aircraft.

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Electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies has the FAA’s sign-off to begin training more pilots on its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Alia 250 (A250).

The company on Wednesday said the agency granted it a letter of authorization (LOA) to start dual seat pilot training of “manufacturer and FAA personnel,” such as the aviation safety inspector who will ultimately help certify the aircraft for commercial service.

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