Blade orders up to 20 eVTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies
By Elan Head | April 13, 2021
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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 announced its intention to buy up to 150 Beta aircraft to transport time-sensitive deliveries in small and mid-size markets. As with UPS, Beta expects to deliver the first aircraft for Blade starting in 2024, pending certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Blade to Add 20 Beta eVTOLs to Urban Air Mobility Fleet
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