130 Km in 30 Minutes for Just Rs 700: First Electric Passenger Plane Lands in US
- A passenger-carrying electric aircraft has successfully flown to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, marking a significant milestone, according to Beta Technologies.
- The flight covered about 70 nautical miles from East Hampton to JFK in just over 30 minutes, as reported by Fox News.
- Kyle Clark, founder of Beta Technologies, stated, 'This is a 100% electric aeroplane that just flew from East Hampton to JFK with passengers on it,' highlighting its significance.
- Beta Technologies aims to secure certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration by the end of the year, enabling electric aircraft operations.
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Alia CX300 becomes first all-electric aircraft to fly passengers in US: Check fare, other details
In a major leap forward for sustainable air travel, Vermont-based Beta Technologies has completed the first passenger flight in an all-electric aircraft. The Alia CX300, a fixed-wing electric plane, carried four passengers on a 130-kilometre journey from East Hampton to New York's JFK Airport, all for the cost of just Rs 694 ($8) in electricity, according to Fox News. Cost-efficient and eco-friendly The 30-minute journey underscored the cost-eff…
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Fully electric passenger plane lands at JFK airport
A fully electric passenger plane landed at JFK airport in New York City, in another step forward for electric aviation. Beta Technologies’ ALIA aircraft flew four passengers from East Hampton, about 80 miles away, earlier this month. Electric passenger aircraft have flown in the US before, but only in test flights: ALIA was under the jurisdiction of normal air traffic control, following US regulators’ move to certify air taxis and other electric…
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