Air New Zealand's Eco-Mission Takes Off with Beta's ALIA Electric Aircraft Acquisition

Air New Zealand's commitment to sustainable aviation takes flight with the acquisition of Beta Technologies' ALIA Electric Aircraft.

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The ALIA CTOL, a milestone in electric aviation, is poised to join Air New Zealand's fleet by 2026.

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This move is part of the airline's extensive 18-month Mission Next Gen Aircraft program.

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CEO Greg Foran highlights the challenge: "Decarbonizing aviation isn’t easy, and we have a lot of work to do."

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Air New Zealand's foray into electric aviation is not a fleet replacement but a catalyst for broader change.

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The ALIA, capable of flying 150 kilometers on a single charge, is set for lower altitude, short-haul routes.

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With a charging time of 40-60 minutes, ALIA represents efficiency in electric flight.

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Beta's CEO, Kyle Clark, praises Air New Zealand's focused approach to bringing sustainable technologies to scale.

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