"As far as aircraft go, the company has developed two electric vehicles. The first is a conventional fixed-wing take-off and landing (CTOL) electric aircraft. This aircraft uses a conventional runway to take off and land. The second is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) electric vehicle. This one uses rotating propellers to take off vertically. Both the CTOL and VTOL versions of the electric aircraft are known as the Alia."
"At the time, Fast Company highlighted Beta's flight milestones as well as its deliveries of its aircraft to the U.S. Department of Defense, with which the company has contracts. In its Form S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Beta Technologies highlighted the energy efficiency of its Alia CTOL vehicle. A flight into John F. Kennedy International Airport required just $7 in fuel costs. That represented an approximate 95% savings over combustion aircraft, the company says."
Beta Technologies designs electric aircraft, electric charging systems, and electric propulsion systems. The company was founded in 2017 by pilot-engineer Kyle Clark and is based in South Burlington, Vermont. Beta has developed two Alia models: a conventional fixed-wing CTOL and a VTOL with rotating propellers. The Alia fleet has flown more than 83,000 nautical miles across the United States. Beta delivered aircraft to the U.S. Department of Defense and holds related contracts. The company reported a Form S-1 example showing a flight into JFK costing $7 in fuel, representing roughly 95% savings versus combustion aircraft.
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