Beta CEO: Autonomous Military eVTOL Launch A 'Smart Tactical Move'

Beta MV250

The MV250 outside Beta's chalet at Farnborough was not a mock-up. Kyle Clark says it is made of "all flyable components," but that specific aircraft has not flown.

Credit: Mark Wagner
FARNBOROUGH—The launch of the MV250—an autonomous hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft derived from the in-development commercial Alia A250, and intended for military use—is helping, not hindering, Beta’s civilian certification programs, founder and CEO, Kyle Clark, tells...
Angus Batey

Angus Batey has been contributing to various titles within the Aviation Week Network since 2009, reporting on topics ranging from defense and space to business aviation, advanced air mobility and cybersecurity.

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