BETA Technologies Flies ALIA CTOL in Florida Electric-Aircraft Program

BETA Technologies flew its ALIA CTOL on 14 flights in Florida as part of the state’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program project, led by the Florida Department of Transportation. The conventional take-off and landing aircraft flew routes in the Orlando and Tampa regions.

Key details

• The flights covered nearly 700 nautical miles in total.
• Routes involved St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Albert Whitted Airport and Tampa International Airport.
• The Florida project also includes Republic Airways, Brickyard Connection and Metro Aviation.
• BETA said the flights will generate operational data to help inform procedures and requirements for future commercial electric-aircraft operations.
• BETA is participating in seven of the eight eIPP projects selected nationwide.
• The company has established electric-aircraft charging infrastructure at nine Florida locations.
• BETA signed an agreement with FDOT in 2026 to provide 34 chargers and thermal-management systems.

BETA’s 14 Florida flights covered nearly 700 nautical miles.

Why it matters

The flights put a conventional electric aircraft on routes linking airports in Florida’s Orlando and Tampa regions. The operational data could help partners develop procedures for commercial electric-aircraft operations, while charging infrastructure gives the project equipment on the ground to support that work.