Next Era Of Air Travel As Beta Technologies Receives Orders For Its CX300 Electric Plane

Beta Technologies has presented its plan to design its new CX300 electric plane, a fixed-wing version of its Alia eVTOL aircraft.

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The aircraft uses traditional takeoff and landing (CTOL) technology, which allows it to run feeder flights to and from airports.

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Beta's CX300 aircraft is developed for regional trips and can replace conventional jet-engine planes for cargo delivery by 2025 and, eventually, passenger flights.

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The company has already received orders from Air New Zealand, Bristow, and United Therapeutics, among others, for the CX300.

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Beta plans to start deliveries in 2025.

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Beta also manufactures universal chargers for airplanes and road vehicles, and henceforth, it has charging infrastructure in operation in 12 locations, with 55 more planned

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Electrifying the aviation industry is essential, as air travel accounts for 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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The CX300's performance is comparable to that of jet-engine planes such as the Pilatus PC-12.

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The company will begin the certification process for the CX300 to manufacture the plane for regional passenger and cargo applications, defense, and medical purposes.

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