U.S. Air Force Testing Drag-Reducing Feature on MC-130J
‘Finlets’ enhance the aircraft’s fuel efficiency and range.
Eglin Air Force Base
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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.
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.
New Collaboration Between Air Force and FAA Could Give AAM a Lift
The FAA and Air Force both have skin in the AAM game, and the two will partner to integrate new designs such as eVTOL or autonomous aircraft.
Beta Technologies’ Alia Electric Aircraft, Crew Arrive at Eglin AFB for Testing Program
Air Force pilots will help evaluate the airplane’s performance on mission, including resupply and personnel transport.
Beta Technologies Will Deliver Electric Aircraft, Chargers to Air Force Base
The agreement extends the company’s three-year partnership with AFWERX Agility Prime, the innovation arm of the Air Force dedicated to vertical lift.
