Beta Technologies

Many advanced air mobility (AAM) startups have spent the better part of the last decade researching, designing and prototyping.

Many players in the growing eVTOL scene have successfully transitioned with a variety of aircraft configurations.

2024 was supposed to be the year that eVTOL air taxis launched services, but by mid-year it was apparent that goal was no longer obtainable.

The helicopter company is partnering with United Therapeutics to bring hydrogen-electric propulsion to the R44 and R66.

Beta is installing 22 chargers at locations along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts.

MagniX unveils hybrid testbed; VoloCity vibration testing; UK gets first vertiport; electric aircraft training.

Beta guided the Unither Bioelectronics team through a version of its pilot training syllabus for the Alia CTOL.

Beta Technologies has received FAA approval to commence dual-seat pilot training in its all-electric Alia vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft.

The new advanced air mobility forecast from Aviation Week is the first major industry outlook in over a year.

Beta Technologies says it has completed two more evaluation deployments for the U.S. Air Force with its prototype Alia electric aircraft.

Volocopter returned to the top slot in the June edition of the AAM Reality Index with a score of 8.6/10.

Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation both aim to start electric air taxi services in 2025.

Archer Aviation’s Midnight electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle has completed its first transition flight.

Utah has launched a project to establish an advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem in the state ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research is adding a facility to enable tethered flight testing of eVTOL aircraft.

The Alia eVTOL makes the first piloted full transitions between vertical and horizontal flight.

Beta Technologies has conducted the first piloted full transition flight of its Alia 250 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) prototype.

Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.

Air New Zealand has selected an over-water domestic short-haul route for its planned electric aircraft demonstration flights.

Beta Technologies has received certification of its Charge Cube from UL, signifying the design complies with existing safety standards and regulations.

Certifying electric engines; Call for UK hydrogen funding; More eVTOLs for USAF; and the UK’s future flight road map.

The FAA has released proposed special conditions for type certification of electric engines developed by Beta Technologies and Safran.

Aura Aero is to receive €13.2 million ($14.1 million) in government funding to support development of the Era hybrid-electric 19-seat regional airliner.

With a vast population, fast-growing middle class and stifling urban congestion, India looks ripe to be a major early launch market for UAM services.

The AFWerx innovation unit is focused on cargo applications for advanced air mobility aircraft.