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, with Republic Airways and Signature Aviation, recently conducted "high-cadence" flight demonstrations of its Alia CX300 electric aircraft in South Florida, including a flight to Orlando International, a leader in electrified vertiports.
These demonstrations are part of a larger FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, where Beta and other manufacturers will conduct operational testing in Florida and 25 other states for at least three years.
The Alia CX300, which has contributed to Beta's fleet flying over 140,000 nm, boasts a 336 nm range, capacity for five passengers, under one-hour charging, and significantly lower operating costs compared to jet fuel aircraft.
Florida is emerging as a key hub for electric aviation, with Signature Aviation expanding Beta's charging infrastructure and the state actively supporting vertiport development and partnerships with multiple eVTOL companies.

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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.