Blade Air Mobility, a technology-powered air mobility platform, and BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company developing eVTOL, have completed a test flight of BETA’s ALIA-250 EVA at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York.
The ALIA-250 aircraft is powered by an all-electric propulsion system and can fly up to six people. The aircraft has a noise profile that is 1/10th the sound decibel level of conventional helicopters, making it ideal for use in urban areas.
Over the past three years, BETA has demonstrated reliably strong performance with its two full-scale prototype aircraft, accomplishing significant milestones toward certification and commercialization. Blade announced an agreement to facilitate the purchase of up to 20 of BETA’s eVTOL ant to provide and install charging infrastructure.
“We continue to progress our aircraft, flying real-life missions and gaining proficiency in the national airspace. We were glad to be able to fly here from our flight test facility in Plattsburgh to work with Blade to operationalize our partnership.”
Kyle Clark, BETA’s Founder and CEO.