Beta's A250 cleared to carry prospective customers before type certification

Beta Technologies has become the first eVTOL developer to receive FAA market survey authorisation, allowing prospective operators to fly the A250 Alia ahead of targeted type certification in late 2027 or early 2028.

November 1, 2026   Full report

Beta completes five-day Utah electric flight programme

Working with the Utah Department of Transportation, 47G and Beech 1900 fleet operator Alpine Air Express, Beta conducted flights with its all-electric Alia CTOL aircraft to showcase a new regional transportation model.

October 11, 2026   Full report

Metro Alia flight in Texas is completed flawlessly

The demonstration showed how the Alia CTOL could move disaster-response equipment alongside the county's existing helicopter and ground-based emergency response. Beta and Metro are collaborating closely.

October 5, 2026   Full report

Beta extends to North Carolina under eLIFT scheme

Since mid-September, Beta has conducted all-electric operations, including a historic flyover of the Wright Brothers National Memorial and simulated deliveries of essential healthcare cargo to rural medical access points.

September 28, 2026   Full report