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Hot and humid testing follows cold tests earlier this year

Beta and Signature Aviation Conclude Florida AAM Demo

Hanneke Weitering

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Program enables early commercial operations to inform future FAA rules

FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification

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Initial test flights involve mail deliveries to remote communities

Scotland’s Loganair Trials Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft

Initial flights will be for cargo services operated by Mokulele Airlines

Surf Air Orders Electric Alia for Hawaii Routes

Kerry Lynch

Archer, Wisk, Beta, Joby, and others to take part in nationwide trials

DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials

Beta’s Alia CX300 electric airplane demonstrates cargo operations

Air New Zealand Completes Electric Flight Trials

U.S. roadmap sets milestones for eVTOL and autonomous aircraft

DOT’s National AAM Roadmap Draws Broad Industry Support

House of Representatives aviation subcommittee addressed new sector's needs

U.S. AAM Advocates Call for More Regulatory Clarity

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Eve has been evaluating the manufacturer's electric pusher propellers for several months

Beta's Electric Motors Will Power Eve's eVTOL Aircraft

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Beta and Signature Aviation Conclude Florida AAM Demo

FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification

Scotland’s Loganair Trials Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft

Surf Air Orders Electric Alia for Hawaii Routes

DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials

Air New Zealand Completes Electric Flight Trials

DOT’s National AAM Roadmap Draws Broad Industry Support

U.S. AAM Advocates Call for More Regulatory Clarity

Beta's Electric Motors Will Power Eve's eVTOL Aircraft

Beta and Near Earth Autonomy Partner on Uncrewed Alia Aircraft

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