Republic Airways Pilots Fly Electric Aircraft in Florida

Three-day campaign sees Beta’s CX300 fly into Orlando International Airport (KMCO).

Jack Daleo

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 03:30 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 electric aircraft, N916LF, soars in the skies over South Florida during a three-day campaign. [Credit: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Beta Technologies, Republic Airways, and Signature Aviation conducted extensive demonstrations of the Alia CX300 electric aircraft in South Florida, showcasing its capabilities for passenger, cargo, and medical applications.
These demonstrations are part of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), which will initiate three years of operational testing for electric aircraft in Florida and 25 other U.S. states.
The Alia CX300 boasts a demonstrated range of 336 nm, a top speed of 135 knots, and significant operational cost savings, having collectively flown over 140,000 nm in testing.
Florida is actively embracing electric aviation by pursuing vertiports, installing Beta's charging infrastructure at multiple airports, and collaborating with several companies on pilot programs and streamlined permitting.

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The skies in South Florida are buzzing.

Last week, manufacturer Beta Technologies joined forces with Republic Airways and FBO Signature Aviation to conduct “high-cadence” demonstrations with the Alia CX300—its flagship electric aircraft for passenger, cargo, medical, and military applications. The three-day campaign culminated Sunday with a flight into Orlando International Airport (KMCO), one of the first in the nation to actively pursue an electrified vertiport for the novel aircraft.