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The BETA Timeline

An idea, a simple watercolor, and a passion for our planet brought BETA to fruition. Today, a pragmatic team is set on transforming aviation.

2017
KYLE_AND_MARTINE_AI_EXP-02_BW Advancing Critical Thinking
in Electric Aviation
ava sketch BETA Begins Development
of its First eVTOL: AVA-XC
KBTV Sketch BETA Moves into its First
Space at Heritage Aviation
Ava in hover Meet AVA
pipistrel's in flight BETA’s Flight Training Program Begins

2018
betasign BETA Moves into its Research
and Development Facility
avasunrisehover BETA’s Electric Aircraft, AVA,
Begins Free Hover Testing
KPBG sketch Flight Test Operations Move
to Plattsburgh, New York
ALIA_morph AVA's Teachings Inform ALIA

2019
alia sketch Design and Build of ALIA
sketch of a BETA motor BETA Builds Generation
1 Electric Motor
BETA team with the first ironbird ALIA’s Iron Bird is Built
A sketch of the BETA charge pad BETA Installs its First Prototype
Elevated Landing Pad and Pilot Station

2020
A sketch of the BETA simulator BETA’s First
Full-Scale Simulator
A sketch of Whiskey the dog BETA’s First
Employee on Four Legs
ALIA preparing for hover test ALIA SN1 Begins
Tethered Hover Testing
vermontfood-1 The BETA Eats
Program is Launched
A sketch of ALIA under a helictoper ALIA is Airlifted to
Plattsburgh, New York
A sketch of ALIA subscale with arrows Subscale ALIA Completes
Transition Flight
A sketch of the ALIA CTOL aircraft ALIA Completes
First CTOL Flight

2021
A view from behind the pilot during flight test ALIA Joins the
Traffic Pattern
A UPS logo UPS Orders 10 ALIA-250s,
Reserves 140 More
bladelogocropped BLADE Orders 5 ALIAs,
Reserves 15 More
Agility Prime logo BETA Obtains Crewed Military Flight Release from U.S. Air Force Agility Prime Program
stars BETA Closes Series
A Funding Round
An image of Ryan Ober playing the guitar BETA’s First Music Video
A shot of the team with BETA's first aircraft ALIA’s First Airport-to-Airport Flight
A sketch of BETA's Ohio office BETA Opens Ohio Office
Martine and Kyle fly alia together Martine Rothblatt Flies ALIA
A sketch of the BETA mobildome BETA Builds “MobileDome” Simulator
A map of Washington DC BETA Opens Washington, D.C. Office

2022
The US Army logo U.S. Army Partners
with BETA
Members of the DOD walk towards ALIA U.S. Air Force Flies ALIA
stars BETA Closes Series
B Funding Round
the LCI logo cropped LCI Orders 50 ALIAs,
Reserves 75 More
A sketch of BETA's study hall demo BETA Launches
“Study Hall”
vtandnh ALIA’s First
Cross-Country Flight
ALIA hovers in front of the mountains ALIA SN2 Hover
A sketch of BETA flying to Bentonville ALIA Completes 2,400+
Mile Cross-Country Mission
A sketch of BETA's production facility BETA Breaks Ground on Net-Zero Manufacturing Facility
Two people stand in front of ALIA U.S. Army Flies ALIA
The Bristow logo cropped Bristow Group Orders 5
ALIAs, Reserves 50 More
the EAA logo 104 Students Fly During
Young Eagles Day at BETA
betamobileappsketch BETA Launches
Smartphone App
A sketch of the BETA battery BETA Expands to Build
Battery Validation Facility
ALIA subscale aircraft flying Subscale ALIA Flies
Fully Autonomously
The Xplane logo ALIA Launches in X-Plane 12
A sketch of PBG to SDF ALIA Travels 861 Miles
An image of the fifty foot drop rig BETA Conducts 50-Foot
Battery Drop Test
The Air New Zealand logo cropped Air New Zealand Selects BETA
for Mission NextGen Program
A 336NM sketch ALIA Completes Nonstop
336-Nautical-Mile Flight

2023
The BETA flight test helmet FAA Test Pilots Conduct
Qualitative Evaluation of ALIA
A sketch of ALIA over NYC ALIA Completes Demo Flight
in Greater NYC Area
A sketch of a hand with a paint gun BETA and CV-TEC Partner to Train Next Generation of Aerospace Painters
BETA Montreal's entry sign BETA Opens
Office in Montréal
An image of BETA's CX300 in the sunrise BETA's All-Electric Fixed-Wing
Aircraft, ALIA CX300
Kyle Testifies in front of congress Kyle Testifies in
Front of Congress
ALIA Night Flight ALIA Night Flight
Jill Biden and Kyle in front of the plane First Lady and U.S. Secretary
of Education Visit BETA
ALIA flying in VT BETA’s First
Supplier Summit
A UPS box sketch UPS Proof-of-Concept Flight
A sketch of the Steerman flying Young Eagles Rally
stars Hosting Political
Officials at PBG
Two pilots in front of ALIA Flying ALIA with Bristow
A sketch of the Canadian flag ALIA Flies to Canada
A drawing of BETA's production facility Final Assembly and
Production Facility Opens
aliainwashington ALIA Flies
Through D.C.
Kyle shaking the hand of a member of the DOD Aircraft Delivery to
the U.S. Air Force
Helijet Helijet Becomes a Customer
A sketch of BETA's charge cube BETA x Archer Industry Alignment
on Charging Infrastructure
medicaldevicesketch BETA’s Health
Clinic Opens
Kyle on the EXIM stage BETA Receives Support from the
Export-Import Bank of the United States
NY State logo New York State Further
Invests in Electric Aviation
A sketch of N401NZ Air New Zealand Announces
BETA’s ALIA as Launch Aircraft

2024
Atlantic Logo-1 Atlantic Aviation Partnership
The LF + CP heart Climb the biggest mountain you
can find.–Lochie Ferrier ❤️
A sketch of VT with ALIA ALIA Heads
Back Home
A shot of ALIA and a fighter jet ALIA Flies with the
Air National Guard
A sketch of ALIA with the Bristow livery ALIA Visits Bristow
A sketch of the statue of liberty Hello New
York City
The Signature logo Signature Aviation Partnership
A sketch of the UL Certified Charge Cube Charge Cube Receives
UL Certification
A sketch of VTOL with rotors Transition Flight
A military team member loading cargo into ALIA BETA Conducts
Military Exercises
stars BETA Receives Charging Grant
from the State of Michigan
UT Logo BETA Conducts First Review
of Pilot Training Program
HHS logo BETA Secures HHS
Charging Contract
Florida charge sketch BETA Grows Charging
Network Throughout Florida
A sketch for the passenger plane Passenger-Focused Aircraft
stars BETA Adds $300M+
via Series C
A photo of ALIA and Camels Hump First Flight off the
Production Line

2025
A sketch of a CTOL with ANZ Air New Zealand Expands
BETA Partnership
nzaaslogocropped New Zealand Air Ambulance Service
Orders BETA’s eVTOL Aircraft
A sketch of Utah with a lightning bolt BETA and Utah Partner
on AAM Infrastructure
A sketch of SC with a lightning bolt BETA Installs South Carolina’s
First Electric Aircraft Charger
BETA Barnstorm BETA Barnstorming
ALIA flying over snow capped mountains BETA Completes ALIA
Demonstration Flights Across Utah
A sketch of the US with a path on it BETA Flies Fully Electric
Coast to Coast
The Sinclair logo BETA Partners with Sinclair
Community College
The BETA Grand Tour logo BETA’s Grand Tour
Kicks Off in Ireland
A passenger sits in the back of ALIA BETA Completes First Passenger
Flight of All-Electric Aircraft in NYC
A patch with Grand Tour and BETA on it BETA at the 2025
Paris Air Show
Republic Logo BETA and Republic Airways
Announce Partnership
A shot of an ALIA aircraft from low BETA Deploys Energy-by-the-Hour
MRO Program with Air New Zealand
FLYNYON logo NYC Helitour Operator FlyNYON
Orders BETA’s eVTOL Aircraft
A sketch of the BETA prop FAA Certifies Hartzell’s First
Electric Propeller with BETA
The SLI logo BETA Receives Order for 25
Electric Aircraft from SLI
A sketch of ALIA with UrbanLink Livery UrbanLink to Lease 10
BETA eCTOL Aircraft
Fly Electric to Oshkosh BETA Arrives at
Oshkosh 2025
The Lider logo Líder to Represent
BETA in Brazil
A sketch of the Norway flag Bristow Norway Begins Flying BETA’s
CX300 in Low-Emission Test Zone
The GE logo cropped GE Aerospace Partners with BETA
on Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
A sketch of Michigan with a charge bolt Avflight and BETA Expand
Electrification Across Michigan
Timeline Graphics SEPT - NOV 2025-01 Ryan Air to Aquire BETA
eCTOL Aircraft
Timeline Graphics SEPT - NOV 2025-02 BETA’s CX300 Aircraft Sets Speed
Records at Pulitzer Air Race
Timeline Graphics SEPT - NOV 2025-03 Air New Zealand Begins Flying
BETA’s CX300 in New Zealand
Timeline Graphics SEPT - NOV 2025-04 BETA’s Kyle Clark Named to
TIME’s Climate Leader List
IPO timeline graphic BETA IPOs on the New
York Stock Exchange
Timeline Graphics SEPT - NOV 2025-06 e-Smart Group Places Order
for eCTOL Aircraft
Timeline Graphics SEPT - NOV 2025-07 BETA Accelerates
Autonomy Program
Timeline Graphics SEPT - NOV 2025-08 BETA Wins Vermont’s
Coolest Thing Award

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Advancing Critical Thinking
in Electric Aviation Martine Rothblatt and Kyle Clark meet to explore new ways of fostering critical thinking across the electric aviation industry. Their discussion centers on innovation, ethical decision-making, and the collaborative mindset needed to push the boundaries of sustainable flight.
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BETA Begins Development
of its First eVTOL: AVA-XC The BETA team embarks on the development of its first electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, AVA-XC. Weighing 4,000 pounds, AVA was created in partnership with United Therapeutics as an early prototype to demonstrate the potential of all-electric flight and lay the groundwork for future generations of BETA aircraft.
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BETA Moves into its First
Space at Heritage Aviation BETA establishes its first official workspace at Heritage Aviation in Burlington, Vermont. The early team begins building, testing, and flying in a shared hangar—laying the foundation for the company’s hands-on, pilot-driven approach to electric aviation.
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Meet AVA Designed, built, tested, and flown within ten months by a handful of engineers, AVA was BETA’s first full-scale proof-of-concept (PoC) aircraft. AVA set a record as the heaviest eVTOL aircraft in the world to take flight. This design proved that electric aviation is possible, laying the foundation for the company to build on with future designs.
BETA’s Flight Training Program Begins BETA offers every team member the opportunity to earn a pilot’s license. Flight school connects employees to the mission—giving them a common language, a deeper understanding of what they are designing, and a meaningful empathy for future operators. The program now includes a large team of flight instructors and a fleet of training aircraft, enabling training from a Private Pilot Certificate all the way up to an ATP.
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BETA Moves into its Research
and Development Facility BETA’s founders were once told in high school that to find good jobs, they’d have to leave Vermont. Kyle and Katie Clark—both raised in Essex, VT—are proving the opposite, building meaningful career opportunities right here at home.
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BETA’s Electric Aircraft, AVA,
Begins Free Hover Testing BETA’s first electric aircraft, AVA, begins free hover testing—marking a major milestone in the company’s early flight program. These tests demonstrate control, stability, and lift performance, proving that large-scale electric vertical flight is achievable.
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Flight Test Operations Move
to Plattsburgh, New York

BETA establishes its flight test headquarters at Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)— just a 15-minute flight from the company’s R&D facility in South Burlington. Once home to B-52 bombers, the former Air Force base offers expansive hangar space, more than three miles of runway, and a supportive local community—making it the ideal location for BETA’s growing flight test program.
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AVA's Teachings Inform ALIA Throughout the AVA program, the BETA team captured lessons about what would ultimately make electric aviation certifiable and commercially viable. These insights led the team to design and build a simpler, more refined aircraft: ALIA.
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Design and Build of ALIA ALIA was inspired by the Arctic Tern, the farthest-migrating bird in the world. BETA’s engineers used biomimicry to guide key design choices, including ALIA’s 50-foot wingspan and large, sweeping tail section.
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BETA Builds Generation
1 Electric Motor

BETA takes a strategic approach to aircraft development—partnering with leaders across the aerospace supply chain for critical components while internally developing the proprietary electric propulsion system that powers its aircraft. The first-generation motor marks an important step in proving the performance and reliability of electric propulsion for aviation.
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ALIA’s Iron Bird is Built BETA builds the ALIA Iron Bird, a full-scale ground test system that replicates the aircraft’s architecture. It allows engineers to integrate software, test hardware, and validate complete system performance before flight.
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BETA Installs its First Prototype
Elevated Landing Pad and Pilot Station A crane positions the flight deck atop BETA’s first custom-built elevated landing pad. Constructed from recycled shipping containers and designed to operate off the grid, the pad offers a flexible solution for customers planning to use ALIA at off-airport locations such as distribution centers, office buildings, or hospitals. The structure includes modular spaces for crew rest, pilot briefings, energy storage, and more.
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BETA’s First
Full-Scale Simulator BETA’s first full-scale enclosed-dome simulator—ThunderDome—became an invaluable tool for flight testing, data collection, and pilot training. Every company test pilot flies full mission profiles in the simulator before replicating the same flight in the manned aircraft. Data from simulated flights informs software development across multiple systems, and the simulator itself runs in part on the popular home-simulation software X-Plane.
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BETA’s First
Employee on Four Legs Whiskey is a nine-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who enjoys short walks on the beach and long days in the hangar. Ninety percent of his waking hours have been spent on the job providing moral support. He runs on three legs and loves baby carrots. Soon, he’ll be airborne—getting fitted for a Stearman harness so he can enjoy loops and rolls with his dad.
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ALIA SN1 Begins
Tethered Hover Testing Following the first full build of ALIA, SN1 became BETA’s second full-scale aircraft—after AVA—to begin hover testing. The tethered test campaign, launched in 2020, marked a key milestone in validating ALIA’s electric propulsion and control systems.
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The BETA Eats
Program is Launched BETA Eats is a lunch program created to provide team members with nourishing meals while fostering efficiency and collaboration throughout the workday. The program operates five days a week and strives to use locally sourced, organic ingredients whenever possible.
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ALIA is Airlifted to
Plattsburgh, New York A Sikorsky S-61N, operated by Quebec-based lift specialist Helicarrier, airlifts ALIA over Lake Champlain to Plattsburgh International Airport. The relocation enables the BETA team to conduct focused flight testing in preparation for the aircraft’s first full flight.
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Subscale ALIA Completes
Transition Flight BETA’s subscale aircraft are an important part of the research and development process. They are piloted remotely—or autonomously—and are designed to test various systems that eventually make their way to the full-size aircraft.
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ALIA Completes
First CTOL Flight In preparation for ALIA’s first full-pattern flight, the aircraft completed a series of “land-backs”—taking off, flying, and landing on the same three-mile stretch of runway at Plattsburgh International Airport.
ALIA Joins the
Traffic Pattern Operating out of BETA’s flight test facility at Plattsburgh International Airport, ALIA entered the traffic pattern for the first time during its maiden “up and away” flight—marking another major milestone in the aircraft’s test program. 
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UPS Orders 10 ALIA-250s,
Reserves 140 More ALIA will serve as a short-haul and medium-haul cargo aircraft for UPS, enabling new point-to-point logistics networks—all with zero operational emissions.
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BLADE Orders 5 ALIAs,
Reserves 15 More

BLADE, which currently operates a fleet of conventional helicopters providing urban air mobility service in New York City, will use ALIA to deliver a quieter, greener experience for its passengers.
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BETA Obtains Crewed Military Flight Release from U.S. Air Force Agility Prime Program In an industry-first milestone, BETA demonstrated its technical proficiency and overall program maturity by securing a Crewed Military Flight Release (MFR) from the U.S. Air Force Agility Prime Program. The authorization allows BETA and the Air Force to conduct experimental flight tests of the company’s electric aircraft together.
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BETA Closes Series
A Funding Round BETA closes a $368 million Series A funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research. The round also includes investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, supporting BETA’s mission to advance sustainable aviation.
BETA’s First Music Video COVID brought challenges for everyone—but through creativity, collaboration, and resilience, the BETA team found new ways to stay connected. Together, we got through it. 
ALIA’s First Airport-to-Airport Flight Following FAA approval, ALIA completes its first airport-to-airport mission, flying from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Burlington (BTV)—a key milestone in the aircraft’s flight test program. 
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BETA Opens Ohio Office The opening of BETA’s Springfield, Ohio office expands the company’s presence into the Midwest. The site includes one of BETA’s prototype landing pads and a new simulator, the “MicroDome.”
Martine Rothblatt Flies ALIA After completing extensive ground training—including aircraft systems coursework and dedicated simulator sessions—Martine Rothblatt became the first non-BETA pilot to fly ALIA. She participated in the flight as a qualified flight test engineer and essential crew member, supporting BETA’s regular flight test operations. 
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BETA Builds “MobileDome” Simulator BETA’s MobileDome is a state-of-the-art mobile flight training and demonstration platform that replicates the experience of flying the all-electric ALIA aircraft. Built into a 2013 Airstream Classic trailer, the simulator features two independent experiences: a traditional full-scale dome and a seat equipped with virtual reality goggles. BETA uses the MobileDome for pilot training, educational outreach, and community engagement at schools, events, and more.
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BETA Opens Washington, D.C. Office Located just steps from Capitol Hill, BETA’s Washington, D.C. office supports the company’s government, certification, and defense partnerships—strengthening collaboration at the national level.
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U.S. Army Partners
with BETA BETA and the U.S. Army form a partnership to advance the development and evaluation of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for defense applications. With this collaboration, BETA becomes the first eVTOL developer to partner with two branches of the U.S. military.
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U.S. Air Force Flies ALIA After more than two years of partnership through the U.S. Air Force Agility Prime program, two Air Force pilots traveled to Burlington, Vermont, where—following extensive ground and simulator training—they flew ALIA in the first-ever crewed flight demonstration with an Agility Prime partner.
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BETA Closes Series
B Funding Round BETA closes a $375 million Series B funding round led by TPG Rise Climate and returning investor Fidelity Management & Research Company. The round also includes a second investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, supporting BETA’s ongoing certification and manufacturing efforts.
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LCI Orders 50 ALIAs,
Reserves 75 More LCI, an international lessor of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, will integrate ALIA into its growing fleet to offer a more sustainable solution within its leasing portfolio.
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BETA Launches
“Study Hall”

Team members from across BETA combined design thinking and first-principles engineering to create demonstrators of the core technologies driving the company’s mission to electrify aviation.
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ALIA’s First
Cross-Country Flight The team took ALIA on the road for the first time, completing a proof-of-concept flight from Burlington, VT, to Manchester, NH, and back.
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ALIA SN2 Hover ALIA SN2 became BETA’s third full-scale aircraft to achieve hover. Lessons from AVA and ALIA SN1 informed improvements to the motors, flight controllers, and test procedures used throughout this campaign.
ALIA Completes 2,400+
Mile Cross-Country Mission ALIA flew through seven states, stopping to charge on BETA’s own network of charging infrastructure on its way to Bentonville, Arkansas. The aircraft successfully navigated the National Airspace System (NAS), real-world weather conditions, and a series of unfamiliar airports. Along the route, ALIA landed at several partner facilities, including Amazon’s fulfillment center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky. On the final leg of the journey, ALIA completed her longest flight yet—293 miles nonstop. 
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BETA Breaks Ground on Net-Zero Manufacturing Facility BETA broke ground on the first phase of its 375,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the south end of Runway 33 at Burlington International Airport. The facility will produce and assemble BETA’s all-electric aircraft and, upon completion, will be the largest net-zero manufacturing site east of the Mississippi. The full campus buildout will include community spaces alongside the dedicated manufacturing floor.
U.S. Army Flies ALIA The U.S. Army conducted its first crewed flight of an electric aircraft by flying ALIA. Similar to BETA’s other qualification evaluations, the flights followed an extensive ground training program that included aircraft systems coursework and dedicated simulator sessions. 
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Bristow Group Orders 5
ALIAs, Reserves 50 More Bristow Group, the world’s largest operator of vertical-lift aircraft, will integrate ALIA into its fleet to support logistics and offshore missions with all-electric, zero-emission aircraft.
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104 Students Fly During
Young Eagles Day at BETA EAA Chapter 613 hosted a Young Eagles Rally at Burlington International Airport, where 104 students took to the skies. The EAA Young Eagles program provides free flights for youth ages 8–17, and this event focused on inspiring girls with an interest in aviation.
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BETA Launches
Smartphone App In September 2022, BETA launched its smartphone app, designed to connect users with the company’s EV and electric aircraft charging network. Alongside the app, BETA introduced a refined Charge Cube design to support both ground-based and airborne electric vehicles. The app is available to the public on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Download here.
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BETA Expands to Build
Battery Validation Facility BETA signed a lease to repurpose the former Energizer battery plant in St. Albans, Vermont, creating a dedicated facility to validate the company’s aerospace-grade battery packs.
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Subscale ALIA Flies
Fully Autonomously BETA’s subscale ALIA aircraft completes its first fully autonomous flight. The milestone demonstrates advancements in flight control software and autonomy systems that will inform future generations of BETA’s electric aircraft.
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ALIA Launches in X-Plane 12 ALIA becomes the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft available in X-Plane 12, allowing pilots and enthusiasts worldwide to experience flying BETA’s all-electric design in the popular flight simulation platform.
ALIA Travels 861 Miles ALIA flew 861 miles to Louisville, Kentucky, where the BETA team met with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to discuss the future of electric aviation. 
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BETA Conducts 50-Foot
Battery Drop Test BETA, in partnership with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and the FAA, conducted a 50-foot drop test on a full-scale battery system designed for electric aircraft. The BETA-designed pack absorbed the impact with no significant damage at either the cell or pack level—successfully completing the intended means of compliance for battery system safety.
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Air New Zealand Selects BETA
for Mission NextGen Program Air New Zealand selected BETA—along with three other electric aircraft developers—as a partner for its Mission NextGen sustainable aviation program. 
ALIA Completes Nonstop
336-Nautical-Mile Flight Flying from Jamestown, NY, to Plattsburgh, NY, ALIA completed her longest nonstop, battery-powered flight to date. Covering 336 nautical miles, it is believed to be the longest flight ever achieved by an electric aircraft. 
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FAA Test Pilots Conduct
Qualitative Evaluation of ALIA FAA test pilots and flight test engineers visited BETA to complete a qualitative evaluation of ALIA. The program included extensive ground school instruction and simulator sessions with BETA’s test pilots, culminating in real-world flights in the company’s SN1 aircraft.
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ALIA Completes Demo Flight
in Greater NYC Area In February, ALIA completed a demonstration flight at Westchester County Airport (HPN) outside New York City. The event followed an airport-to-airport flight from Plattsburgh, NY the day before, showcasing ALIA’s growing operational capability.
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BETA and CV-TEC Partner to Train Next Generation of Aerospace Painters To support the future production of electric aircraft, BETA and CV-TEC launched a pilot program to train the next generation of certified Aerospace Coating Applicator Specialists (ACAS). Four CV-TEC students were selected to complete the inaugural program. Read more here.
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BETA Opens
Office in Montréal BETA opens an office in Montréal to tap into the city’s deep aerospace talent pool and support the company’s structural engineering and materials processing work. Read more here.
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BETA's All-Electric Fixed-Wing
Aircraft, ALIA CX300 After logging more than 22,000 nautical miles and completing test flights with pilots from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and FAA, BETA announced plans to certify and produce the CX300—a conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) variant of its aircraft—alongside the ALIA-250 eVTOL. Following the announcement, Bristow, United Therapeutics, and Air New Zealand placed orders for the CX300. Read more here.
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Front of Congress Alongside other industry leaders, Kyle testified before the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation as part of Congress’s FAA Reauthorization process. He discussed the promise of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) for the future of American aviation—and the steps needed to make it a reality. 
ALIA Night Flight Following FAA approval for visual flight rules (VFR) operations, ALIA completed its first night flight—marking the first VFR flight ever conducted by a commercially intended electric aircraft. 
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First Lady and U.S. Secretary
of Education Visit BETA In April, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited BETA as part of a four-state tour highlighting American workforce development programs. During their visit, Dr. Biden and Secretary Cardona spoke with two BETA interns about how their experiences at the company have shaped their education, inspired their careers, and connected classroom learning with real-world impact.
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BETA’s First
Supplier Summit More than 70 supplier partners joined the BETA team in Burlington for a preview of the company’s final assembly and production facility, followed by an all-hands meeting to align on production strategy and future collaboration.
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UPS Proof-of-Concept Flight BETA and UPS conducted a proof-of-concept flight to evaluate a potential cargo route, studying the operational requirements for both air and ground systems ahead of ALIA’s integration into the UPS fleet.
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Young Eagles Rally EAA Chapter 613 hosted a Young Eagles rally at BETA’s flight test facility in Plattsburgh, NY. More than 70 future aviators flown by EAA volunteers—most of whom had never experienced flight in a small airplane before.
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Hosting Political
Officials at PBG

BETA hosts Sen. Gillibrand and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu at their flight test facility in Plattsburgh, NY. U.S.

"Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will bring White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu to Plattsburgh to visit Beta Technologies, a leading electric aerospace manufacturer. Senator Gillibrand is committed to bringing clean electric infrastructure to the North Country and her visit with Mitch Landrieu will help support federal infrastructure investment throughout the region."
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Flying ALIA with Bristow Bryan Willows—an accomplished pilot, former U.S. Marine, and Bristow’s Program Manager for Advanced Air Mobility—flew ALIA in the first-ever qualitative evaluation flight conducted by a customer.
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ALIA Flies to Canada ALIA crossed the international border to land at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL), marking the first time an all-electric aircraft has landed in Montréal. The flight connected BETA’s U.S. operations with its Canadian office, expanding the company’s testing and development footprint.
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Final Assembly and
Production Facility Opens BETA opens the doors to its 188,500-square-foot Final Assembly and Production Facility, a net-zero site where the company’s electric aircraft are built and assembled. With capacity to produce up to 300 aircraft per year, it is the first scaled manufacturing facility for electric aircraft in the United States.
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ALIA Flies
Through D.C. ALIA completed the first-ever flight of an electric aircraft into Joint Base Andrews (ADW), operating within the highly restricted Washington, D.C. Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ)—a landmark moment for electric aviation in controlled airspace.
Aircraft Delivery to
the U.S. Air Force Following a 1,700-nautical mile, multi-leg mission from Burlington, Vermont to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, BETA delivered its ALIA CTOL to the 413th Test Squadron of the U.S. Air Force where the aircraft will be used for experimentation and training. 
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Helijet Becomes a Customer Helijet announced the purchase of ALIA VTOL aircraft for use in cargo, medical, and future passenger services across British Columbia. This milestone marks the first Canadian order of an eVTOL, introducing the technology to the country.
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BETA x Archer Industry Alignment
on Charging Infrastructure On November 7, BETA and Archer announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration to advance interoperable charging infrastructure for electric aircraft. Through this partnership, Archer will utilize BETA’s charging systems—marking a major step toward a unified, industry-wide standard. Read more here.
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BETA’s Health
Clinic Opens BETA’s Health Clinic officially opened to all team members and their immediate families. Located in South Burlington, the clinic focuses on wellness and convenience—offering preventive care, sick visits, basic labs, and more. Read more here.
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BETA Receives Support from the
Export-Import Bank of the United States The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) granted BETA a $169 million loan, making it one of the first companies authorized under the Make More in America initiative. The funding will support construction of BETA’s manufacturing facility and the creation of hundreds of clean, high-quality jobs in the coming years.
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New York State Further
Invests in Electric Aviation Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $20 million investment to support BETA’s expansion in Plattsburgh, New York, enabling facility upgrades and new job creation in the region. 
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Air New Zealand Announces
BETA’s ALIA as Launch Aircraft Air New Zealand selected BETA’s ALIA CTOL as the launch aircraft for its Mission Next Gen Aircraft Program. 
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Atlantic Aviation Partnership Atlantic Aviation, a leading fixed-base operator (FBO) and aviation services provider, partnered with BETA to install electric charging stations at multiple Atlantic locations across the East and Gulf Coasts. The first multimodal, interoperable charger was commissioned at Elmira Regional Airport in New York, with additional sites underway.
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can find.–Lochie Ferrier ❤️ Climb the biggest mountain you can find.–Lochie Ferrier ❤️
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ALIA Heads
Back Home ALIA departed Duke Field after a historic deployment with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), completing three months of operational experimentation and training with the 413th Flight Test Squadron through the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program. Read more here.
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ALIA Flies with the
Air National Guard ALIA participated in a week-long Agile Combat Employment exercise at the Savannah Air Dominance Center in Georgia, hosted by the Air National Guard. Invited by the Guard, BETA operated alongside more than 350 airmen and women, integrating seamlessly into operations to execute resource transport, casualty evacuation simulations, and tactical resupply missions.
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ALIA Visits Bristow ALIA stopped at Bristow’s Base of Operations in Houma, Louisiana, during the return trip from Duke Field. While there, BETA conducted an in-context demonstration flight showcasing the aircraft’s capabilities for Bristow partners, customers, and local stakeholders.
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York City ALIA flew through the New York City Hudson Corridor, operating in the scenic airspace between JFK and LaGuardia (LGA) and circling the Statue of Liberty. This flight marked the first time an electric aircraft has flown the iconic corridor. 
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Signature Aviation Partnership Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, partnered with BETA to install electric charging infrastructure at multiple on-airport locations along the East Coast. The first site, at Manchester–Boston Regional Airport, is already online—marking the start of a growing network of sustainable aviation charging sites. Read more here.
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Charge Cube Receives
UL Certification BETA received official UL Certification for its Charge Cube, marking a major step in expanding the company’s charging network to support both electric aircraft and ground vehicles nationwide.
Transition Flight BETA completed a series of piloted, full transitions of the ALIA VTOL, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing flight test campaign.
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BETA Conducts
Military Exercises BETA successfully completed military exercises with major commands of the U.S. Air Force, including the Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Mobility Command (AMC). The operations demonstrated ALIA’s logistics, resupply, and MEDEVAC capabilities, highlighting the aircraft’s potential to reliably support and shorten missions while transporting critical and medical cargo in combat environments.
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BETA Receives Charging Grant
from the State of Michigan The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) awarded BETA a $2.6 million grant to install electric chargers at four airports—marking a major step toward advancing air mobility infrastructure and supporting both cargo and passenger transport across the state.
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BETA Conducts First Review
of Pilot Training Program BETA completed its first customer pilot training program review with United Therapeutics, marking an important step toward finalizing the company’s commercial pilot training product for Part 135 operators.
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BETA Secures HHS
Charging Contract The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded BETA a $20 million contract to install a network of electric aircraft chargers at 22 sites along the East and Gulf Coasts. This initiative lays the groundwork for a pilot program supporting rapid medical response and disaster relief operations in remote areas.
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BETA Grows Charging
Network Throughout Florida BETA commissioned charging stations at multiple airports across Florida, including Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Crestview. These sites join the company’s expanding national network and highlight the growing opportunity for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations in the Southeast.
Passenger-Focused Aircraft After years of development and collaboration with passenger operators, BETA unveiled an early look at its passenger-configured ALIA. Designed to comfortably carry up to five passengers plus a pilot, the spacious cabin also provides ample room for carry-on and TSA-secured luggage. Read more here.
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BETA Adds $300M+
via Series C BETA raised more than $300 million in equity capital from new and existing institutional investors. The financing supports continued progress on the company’s production, certification, and commercialization of ALIA and its charging infrastructure.
First Flight off the
Production Line On November 13, BETA CEO, Founder, and Test Pilot Kyle Clark conducted the first flight of an electric aircraft built on the company’s new production line—a major milestone in bringing electric aviation to scale. 
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Air New Zealand Expands
BETA Partnership Air New Zealand expanded its partnership with BETA, adding a CX300 demonstrator aircraft and charging systems to its existing order of two aircraft, with options for 20 more. The agreement strengthens the airline’s commitment to integrating electric aircraft into its future operations.
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New Zealand Air Ambulance Service
Orders BETA’s eVTOL Aircraft New Zealand Air Ambulance Service placed a deposit-backed order for two ALIA A250 eVTOL aircraft, with options for ten more. The aircraft will support the organization’s mission to deliver efficient, sustainable medical transport across New Zealand. Read more here.
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BETA and Utah Partner
on AAM Infrastructure BETA signed an agreement with 47G to establish Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations in Utah. Through this partnership, BETA and key state stakeholders will identify locations for multimodal charging infrastructure and develop priority routes to support this emerging mode of transportation.
BETA Installs South Carolina’s
First Electric Aircraft Charger Florence Regional Airport became the first in South Carolina to install an electric aircraft charger, expanding BETA’s nationwide charging network ahead of the company’s upcoming coast-to-coast flights. 
BETA Barnstorming ALIA hit the road again for a coast-to-coast mission, visiting partners and showcasing the future of electric aviation across the country.
BETA Completes ALIA
Demonstration Flights Across Utah Six months after signing an memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 47G and the State of Utah, BETA showcased ALIA in six cities across the state, demonstrating how Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) can reduce travel times, connect rural and urban communities, and support Utah’s goal of becoming a hub for electric aviation. 
BETA Flies Fully Electric
Coast to Coast BETA’s CX300 aircraft (N916LF) returned to Burlington after a nearly two-month journey around the United States. The historic coast-to-coast mission included stops at 82 airports across more than 20 states, showcasing ALIA’s performance and the reach of BETA’s growing nationwide charging network. Read more here.
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BETA Partners with Sinclair
Community College Sinclair Community College, based in Ohio, purchased BETA’s ALIA CTOL and a flight simulator, becoming the first academic institution to incorporate Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) equipment into its training fleet. Read more here.
BETA’s Grand Tour
Kicks Off in Ireland BETA officially launched its Grand Tour at Shannon Airport, introducing electric aviation to the skies over Ireland. Flights over the Cliffs of Moher and County Clare marked the beginning of a summer-long series of demonstration flights across Europe in 2025.  Read more here
BETA Completes First Passenger
Flight of All-Electric Aircraft in NYC ALIA became the first passenger-carrying electric aircraft to land at a New York City airport, completing a quiet, zero-emissions flight with four passengers aboard—marking another major milestone for electric aviation. Read more here.
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Paris Air Show BETA arrived at Paris–Le Bourget Airport for the 2025 Paris Air Show, joining one of the world’s most iconic aviation events. ALIA took to the skies daily, performing demonstration flights before more than 600,000 attendees, while the BETA team showcased its technology and charging solutions in The Gallery. 
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BETA and Republic Airways
Announce Partnership At the Paris Air Show, BETA signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Republic Airways. The partnership includes plans to use BETA aircraft for crew training, route evaluation, and early-stage cargo and passenger operations—marking another step forward in expanding electric aviation. Read more here.
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BETA Deploys Energy-by-the-Hour
MRO Program with Air New Zealand BETA, in partnership with Air New Zealand, announced an industry-first Energy-by-the-Hour MRO program that will provide operators with complete battery maintenance services for a fixed hourly rate—offering a new model for efficient, predictable electric aircraft operations. Read more here.
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NYC Helitour Operator FlyNYON
Orders BETA’s eVTOL Aircraft BETA’s ALIA A250 eVTOL will join FlyNYON’s existing fleet of seven helicopters serving the New York City area—expanding the company’s offerings with quiet, zero-emissions flights. Read more here.
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FAA Certifies Hartzell’s First
Electric Propeller with BETA Hartzell Propeller became the first company to achieve FAA certification for a propeller designed specifically for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Developed in collaboration with BETA and tested exclusively on the CX300 aircraft, the five-blade propeller marks a major advancement in electric aviation technology. Read more here.
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BETA Receives Order for 25
Electric Aircraft from SLI SLI, part of the Libra Group, placed a firm purchase order for 25 of BETA’s CX300 aircraft. In addition to regular passenger and cargo operations, ALIA will support SLI’s critical-need mission set around the world, advancing global access to sustainable aviation. Read more here.
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UrbanLink to Lease 10
BETA eCTOL Aircraft UrbanLink entered into a lease agreement with BETA for 10 CX300 aircraft as the company advances plans to launch zero-emission regional air mobility across Florida. The partnership marks a major step toward expanding sustainable transportation in the Southeast. Read more here.
BETA Arrives at
Oshkosh 2025 BETA arrived in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for EAA AirVenture 2025, joining more than 10,000 aircraft at one of the world’s largest aviation gatherings. ALIA flew daily demonstration flights, while visitors toured the aircraft on static display in The Observatory.
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Líder to Represent
BETA in Brazil BETA entered into a partnership with Líder Aviação of Brazil, which includes the purchase of three aircraft and options for 50 more. Under the agreement, Líder will serve as BETA’s sales representative in the country and operate a certified maintenance center to support the growing fleet. Read more here.
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Bristow Norway Begins Flying BETA’s
CX300 in Low-Emission Test Zone BETA completed its first customer delivery, handing over ALIA to the Bristow Group to launch Norway’s first-ever Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Test Arena. Over the coming months, the program will help shape how AAM technology integrates into Norway’s national aviation ecosystem and supports the country’s commitment to low-emission operations. Read more here.
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GE Aerospace Partners with BETA
on Hybrid-Electric Propulsion GE Aerospace announced a $300 million investment in BETA to co-develop a hybrid-electric turbogenerator system designed to extend range and payload capacity for ALIA’s defense and civilian applications. The partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing next-generation electric propulsion technologies. Read more here.
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Avflight and BETA Expand
Electrification Across Michigan Avflight and BETA launched Michigan’s first electric aviation charging corridor, supported by a $2.6 million state investment. Charging stations are now operational at Avflight Lansing (LAN) and Holland (BIV), with additional sites in Traverse City (TVC) and Willow Run (YIP) coming online soon. Read more here.
Ryan Air to Aquire BETA
eCTOL Aircraft Ryan Air has placed a deposit-backed order for BETA’s CX300 aircraft as the carrier pursues a more sustainable future for regional cargo operations across rural Alaska. Read more here. 
BETA’s CX300 Aircraft Sets Speed
Records at Pulitzer Air Race BETA’s CX300, piloted by Tyler Prather, completed the 44-mile Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race course in 19 minutes and 50 seconds, averaging 132.97 knots. It now holds the event’s benchmark time for a crewed all-electric fixed-wing aircraft. Read more here.
Air New Zealand Begins Flying
BETA’s CX300 in New Zealand Air New Zealand has begun flight trials with BETA ALIA CX300, the first electric aircraft to carry the carrier’s name. On a four-month technical demonstrator lease, the aircraft will operate from Hamilton and later Wellington as the airline and its regulators evaluate the plane’s performance, charging infrastructure and viability for regional service. Read more here.  
BETA’s Kyle Clark Named to
TIME’s Climate Leader List BETA’s CEO Kyle Clark was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list for his work pushing electric flight as a real-world tool against emissions. Read more here.  
BETA IPOs on the New
York Stock Exchange BETA raised over $1 billion in its initial public offering as it made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “BETA.” Read more here.  
e-Smart Group Places Order
for eCTOL Aircraft e‑Smart Group has placed a deposit-backed firm order for five BETA Technologies all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft — with purchase rights for up to 15 more — as part of a plan to launch electric cargo and logistics flights across the EU, UK and UAE. Read more here.  
BETA Accelerates
Autonomy Program BETA has teamed up with Near Earth Autonomy to speed up the development of autonomous (uncrewed) versions of its aircraft, with flight-testing expected to begin in the first half of 2026. Read more here.  
BETA Wins Vermont’s
Coolest Thing Award BETA’s ALIA aircraft was named the inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Vermont” by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Read more here.