Avflight has partnered with Beta Technologies to deploy electric charging infrastructure for Beta’s aircraft at four Michigan airports, funded through a $2.6 million State of Michigan award to BETA. The program aims to accelerate regional advanced air mobility operations by using an established FBO network.
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State-backed $2.6 million will fund charger deployment at four airports and pairs Beta with an established FBO network (Avflight), speeding real-world access to recharging infrastructure crucial for eVTOL/electric operations — Beta’s recent aircraft demonstrations provide product context: https://hype.aero/?story=65c97b21-b938-4f17-b3c6-0d83019a6b40
Airport charging installations are a practical step toward operational readiness and certification pathways for electric aircraft; component and propulsion certification progress has already advanced in the ecosystem: https://hype.aero/?story=cd012133-bf90-4629-ba5d-dc3e15330790
The Michigan rollout complements local testbeds and state-level AAM initiatives that foster trials and infrastructure synergies, including the University of Michigan’s new M-Air proving ground: https://hype.aero/?story=aac37427-587d-4947-9ac0-974a89cb7d93
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