Air NZ Leases Beta Alia For Electric Aircraft Familiarization

Beta Technologies Alia CX300 CTOL

The first CX300 Alia CTOL off Beta Technologies’ production line has entered flight testing.

Credit: Beta Technologies
Air New Zealand is to lease an electric CX300 Alia CTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies next year for in-country familiarization ahead of operation for a planned cargo-only service beginning in 2026. In December 2023, following an 18-month evaluation, the airline selected the conventional-takeoff...
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