Overview

• The Alia CX300 carried four passengers from East Hampton to JFK, covering 70 nautical miles in 35 minutes on a single charge.
• Electric power costs for the journey totaled about $8, compared with roughly $160 in fuel for a helicopter on the same route.
• Zero-emission motors produced minimal noise, allowing passengers to converse comfortably throughout the flight.
• Beta Technologies raised $318 million to accelerate production of both the CX300 and its Alia 250 eVTOL model.
• Archer Aviation has been named the official electric air taxi provider for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, highlighting growing market and regulatory support.