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Ampaire begins Utah hybrid-electric flight demonstrations under FAA-DOT pilot program

Ampaire has begun real-world hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrations in Utah, flying a modified Cessna Skymaster on a three-leg mission along the I-15 corridor between California and Utah. The FAA-DOT eVTOL Integration Pilot Program effort will test potential regional cargo operations, while Ampaire plans to convert Cessna Grand Caravans for freight and passenger service.

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BETA Technologies proposes up to $1 billion in EXIM financing to expand U.S. manufacturing

BETA Technologies and the Export-Import Bank of the United States plan to expand their financing relationship through a proposed package of up to $1 billion. The funding would support the electric aircraft developer’s next phase of manufacturing growth in the United States.

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BETA Plans to Expand Manufacturing With Proposed $1 Billion EXIM Financing

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ClearSky Airlines targets 2H27 launch with Beta Alia CX300 electric freighters

European logistics conglomerate e-Smart Group is advancing plans for ClearSky Airlines, a dedicated electric cargo carrier expected to begin regional operations in the second half of 2027. The airline intends to deploy Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 freighters, linking emerging electric aircraft with commercial logistics operations.

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Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 flies at Farnborough as FAA type certification targeted for later this year

Beta Technologies says its Alia CX300 electric CTOL aircraft flew at the Farnborough Airshow 2026. The company expects to complete FAA type certification for the aircraft later this year, positioning the program for early operational entry following the public display of flight activity.

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Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

Embraer and Anduril signed an MOU to pursue the Barracuda missile for the C-390, without a timeline for initial testing. Separately, Anduril and Archer Aviation unveiled a jointly-developed autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform for both defense and commercial missions. In adjacent drone-defense moves, Kratos was selected by the US Energy Department to protect nuclear transports from drone attacks, and X-Bow announced its Buckler interceptor after successful flight testing against Shahed-type drones.

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Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy to Beta's MV250 Military VTOL

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Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

Riyadh Air placed orders for 34 additional widebody aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, scaling commitments with Airbus and Boeing months after launching scheduled passenger service. Separate reporting pegged Boeing’s opening-day tally at nearly 150 orders, with Airbus countering later, while Pratt & Whitney and British Airways secured the first major deals of the day.