FAA clears Beta’s Alia 250 eVTOL for market-survey flights with prospective operators

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Beta Technologies has received a special airworthiness certificate allowing it to fly prospective operators in its Alia 250 eVTOL for market-survey flights. The fixed-wing Alia CX300 already holds a special airworthiness certificate, extending the company’s ability to demonstrate both aircraft to potential customers.

Discovered 2026-10-21T04:04:55.208812-07:00 | 2026-10-21T04:04:55.208812-07:00

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  • The certificate allows Beta to put prospective operators aboard the Alia 250 for market-survey flights, a step in demonstrating the aircraft to potential customers.
  • The fixed-wing CX300 already holds a special airworthiness certificate, giving Beta certification pathways for demonstrations across both versions of Alia.

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