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FAA grants Beta ALIA A250 eVTOL market-survey certificate

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC · How we work

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Beta Technologies received an FAA Special Airworthiness Market Survey Certificate for its ALIA A250 eVTOL.
The certificate allows Beta to conduct market-survey flights with customers and partners.
Beta completed its first certified flight on October 20, 2026, flying 34 nautical miles from Plattsburgh to Burlington in 20 minutes.
The ALIA A250 can carry up to five passengers, two pilots, or more than 1,200 pounds (544 kg) cargo.

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Beta Technologies received an FAA Special Airworthiness Market Survey Certificate for its ALIA A250 eVTOL.
The certificate allows Beta to conduct market-survey flights with customers and partners.
Beta completed its first certified flight on October 20, 2026, flying 34 nautical miles from Plattsburgh to Burlington in 20 minutes.
The ALIA A250 can carry up to five passengers, two pilots, or more than 1,200 pounds (544 kg) cargo.