Beta Technologies’ electric plane reached the US Air Force base after covering 3,200 kilometers
October 30, 2023
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Beta Technologies’ Alia electric cargo plane flew non-stop for over 2,000 miles (over 3,200 km) from the north to the south of the United States. This was reported
Beta Technologies’ Alia electric cargo plane flew non-stop for over 2,000 miles (over 3,200 km) from the north to the south of the United States.
This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the private aviation site FutureFlight.aero.
“Beta Technologies’ prototype Alia has completed a 2,000-mile journey from Vermont to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where the 413th Squadron will use this electric aircraft for practical experiments and training,” the statement said. said.
The Alia plane landed at Eglin Air Force Base, where it will continue its contracted deployment for several months. The Beta Flight Test Group, together with the US Air Force, will test possible options for using a six-seat electric air taxi to transport cargo and personnel.
As noted, during the 16-day trip to Eglin, Beta’s plane flew over 12 states and made about 20 stops to recharge batteries using several of its own multimodal charging stations. Beta has chargers in 13 locations in the eastern United States and is in the process of being installed in 55 more locations.
According to Ukrinform, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced that a new factory will be established near Sao Paulo for the production of electric air taxis.
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