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 are conducting extensive "high-cadence" flight demonstrations of the Alia CX300 electric aircraft in South Florida, showcasing its capabilities for passenger, cargo, and medical applications.
These trials are part of the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), involving operational testing in Florida and 25 other states, with Florida actively developing charging infrastructure and streamlining vertiport permitting to become a leading hub for electric air mobility.
The Alia CX300 is rapidly accumulating significant operational flight experience, demonstrating its cost-effectiveness, range, and capacity for short-haul services, supported by ongoing pilot training and strategic partnerships for future deployment.

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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.