BETA Technologies said Future Flight Global (FFG) placed a deposit-backed order for 10 all-electric ALIA conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft. FFG also has an option to purchase 10 more. The agreement supports FFG’s plan to add electric aircraft to its regional passenger transport and other aviation services.
FFG plans to use the aircraft for passenger transport, medical missions, cargo, ecotourism and defense logistics. The ALIA CTOL is designed to use existing airport infrastructure, which could ease deployment. The companies have not disclosed delivery dates or planned operating locations.
The CEOs of both companies signed the agreement while flying in an ALIA CTOL. The order follows BETA’s recent positive Q3 earnings report and points to growing commercial interest in its electric aircraft.