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"Were really excited to partner with [Blade] because they have the most operational real experience and can talk credibly about the opportunities and the benefits of flying aircraft in and out of cities," Beta founder Kyle Clark told CNBC. Blade gets the "opportunity to do flight paths that they presently are not doing with the capabilities of this aircraft," Clark added. "The EVA is really going to shine in complement to their existing helicopter fleet." EVAs, also known as eVTOLs, are electri...

Blade orders up to 20 eVTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies By Elan Head | April 13, 2021 Estimated reading time 7 minutes, 48 seconds. Blade Urban Air Mobility has ordered up to 20 aircraft from Beta Technologies, becoming the first passenger service customer for Beta’s six-seat Alia eVTOL. Beta says its Alia eVTOL will be more than 10 times quieter than a helicopter in flight and charge in less than 50 minutes. Beta Image The news, announced April 13, comes just a week after UPS announc...

One of the largest shipping giants in the world is looking to the future with electric airplanes. Bala Ganesh, vice president of engineering at UPS, says he’s flown the simulator and is looking forward to trying out one of the actual planes. “The unique thing about this airplane is that it can take off and land vertically,” said Ganesh. “So it takes off and lands like a helicopter and flies like an airplane.” Ganesh was a guest on Friday’s edition of “Closer Look.” He told show ...

UPS to purchase 10 eVTOL aircraft from BETA, with option for up to 150 Through its UPS Flight Forward subsidiary, UPS plans to purchase electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies (BETA) as part of its innovation-driven strategy to identify new ways to help small businesses with sustainable solutions. BETA’s ALIA-250 is the result of 3 years of design and development. ALIA takes inspiration from the Arctic tern. Terns migrate further than any other bird, visi...

UPS Flight Forward adds innovative new aircraft, enhancing capabilities and network sustainability UPS, together with its UPS Flight Forward subsidiary, plans to purchase electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies (BETA) to augment its air service for select small and mid-size markets. These aircraft will take off and land on-property at UPS facilities in a whisper-quiet fashion, reducing time-in-transit, vehicle emissions, and operating cost. The BETA aircr...

UPS has committed to buying 10 electric aircraft from Burlington-based Beta Technologies, beginning in 2024, with an option to buy an additional 150 of the ground-breaking aircraft. Founded in 2017, and headquartered at Burlington International Airport in South Burlington, Beta Technologies is pioneering electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Betas aircraft has four fixed vertical lift propellers and one pusher propeller for forward flight. It can charge in an hour or less. ...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: United Parcel Service (UPS) announced this week that it will test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) for package delivery. UPS purchased 10 eVTOL from Beta Technologies (Beta), which it plans to test for use in its Express Air Delivery network. These eVTOLs are set to be delivered to UPS in 2024, pending certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Beta Technologies also plans to provide landing p...

9-Apr-2021 Source: UPS UPS, together with its UPS Flight Forward subsidiary, plans to purchase electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies (BETA) to augment its air service for select small and mid-size markets. These aircraft will take off and land on-property at UPS facilities in a whisper-quiet fashion, reducing time-in-transit, vehicle emissions, and operating cost. The BETA aircraft’s 1,400-pound cargo capacity is ideally suited to more quickly and susta...

Alia-250 eVTOL aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 2,721kg. Credit: BETA Technologies. Beta Technologies took inspiration from the Arctic tern for the design of Alia-250. Credit: BETA Technologies. Beta Technologies designs and manufactures the motors and battery packs in-house for better customisation. Credit: BETA Technologies. UPS placed an order to buy ten Alia-250 aircraft in March 2021. Credit: BETA Technologies. Alia-250 is an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft...

Share this article Share this article BOSTON, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrical Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft (eVTOL) are moving from science fiction to reality, enabled by rapid advancements in electric motor, battery, and computing technology, the new report from IDTechEx, "Air Taxis: Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft 2021-2041", finds. The report explores the potential of eVTOL aircraft to improve journey times between poorly connected locations in a way that is...