Beta Technologies’ Alia prototype has made a landmark 2,000-mile flight from Vermont straight to Florida’s Eglin Air Force Base. This electric bird is set to be a new training tool for the U.S. Air Force’s 413th Squadron. The timing couldn’t be better, with Beta just setting up an electric charging station at the base. The Alia didn’t just land; it marked the start of a months-long mission at Duke Field, Eglin Air Force Base. The plan? Beta’s flight test team and the USAF will explore how this electric air taxi can serve in defense. Think cargo drops and moving personnel. … Continue reading Beta Technologies’ Alia Prototype Receives Warm Welcome in U.S. Air Force’s Eglin Base