Beta Technologies Alia
Quick Summary
The Alia is the second aircraft created by Vermont-based startup Beta Technologies, the first being the Beta Technologies Ava. The Alia will be Beta's commercially produced aircraft, while the Ava was only a prototype. According to CEO Kyle Clark, the design of the Alia was inspired by migratory birds of the Arctic, and testing of the aircraft for FAA certification is already underway. Beta Technologies has been under development for over five years, with the vision of creating emissions free, highly accessible travel by air.
Beta Technologies, based in Burlington, Vermont
Stage of Development
Preliminary Design
Prototype Build
Flight Testing
Certification
Commercially Operating
Technical Details
Aircraft Type: Winged VTOL
Powerplant: All-electric
Propeller Configuration: Four vertical lift propellers, one rear pusher propeller
Range: 250nm
Top Speed: 145 kts
Passenger Capacity: Six seats
Payload Capacity: 1,500 lbs
Autonomy Level: Semi-autonomous with eventual full autonomy
Dimensions: 50 ft wingspan
Other Information
Propulsion: Direct-Drive Electric
MTOW: 6,300 lbs
Cargo Configuration: 200 cubic feet
Our Take on ALIA
Beta Technologies is made up of a team of highly capable individuals who have dedicated themselves to providing the world with all-electric flight. Not only is Beta making aircraft, it is also take a 'whole systems approach' by designing modular recharging stations that will feature rapid charging, on-site maintenance, solar charging, and more. Although Beta is but a startup rather than a larger company, its efforts are certainly competitive with those of well-established companies. Despite not often publishing news, the company is most certainly making significant headway, and so is on the the top of our aircraft Watchlist.
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