Rotor Roundup: What’s on the Horizon for Helicopters and eVTOLs?
FLYING looks at the near future of both categories.
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Stakeholders Commend Drone, AAM Measures in FAA Reauthorization Bill
With the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 in the U.S. House of Representatives this week, the bill is a signature away from becoming law.
Beta Makes First Crewed eVTOL Transition Flight
The test flight marks a key milestone for the manufacturer, which is looking to certify its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design in the U.S. by 2026.
Beta Technologies, Signature Aviation to Install Electric Aircraft Chargers at 3 Airports
The partners have already installed a system at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, with plans to add Frederick Municipal Airport and Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.
Beta Technologies, Bristow Group Bring First Electric Aircraft to Louisiana
Electric aircraft manufacturer Beta hopes to take its conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) Alia to market in 2025.
Beta Technologies Concludes First Electric Aircraft Deployment for Air Force
Air Force pilots flew the electric aircraft manufacturer’s conventional takeoff and landing design in a series of experimental trials.
Air Taxi Firms Joby, Archer, Beta Announce Plans to Electrify Airports
The manufacturers will install electric aircraft chargers from coast to coast as they quarrel over whose charging system, Joby’s or Beta’s, should be the industry standard.
Air Force Kicks Off ‘Hot Pitting’ Testing of Electric Alia
The test of the Beta Technologies electric aircraft examined battery usage and ground logistics.
Will U.S. Sanctions Dull Russian Lancets?
We examine that question and plenty more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
Beta Sells Electric Aircraft Chargers to Archer, Partners to Expand Network
Beta is developing two variants of its all-electric Alia, but the manufacturer hopes to install charging infrastructure for all aircraft to use.
