Mokulele Parent to Launch First Electric Passenger Flights in Hawaii Under New Partnership

Beta Technologies lands major airline deal: Hawaii to get first electric passenger flights

The deal that positions the Vermont company to move from test flights to commercial airline operations.

Mokulele parent to launch first electric passenger flights in Hawaii under new partnership

Surf Air Mobility has ordered 25 all-electric aircraft from BETA Technologies, with options for 75 more. The planes will first carry cargo before passenger certification.

Surf Air Mobility and BETA Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch First Commercial Passenger Electric Aircraft Service and Sign Aircraft Purchase Agreement

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Hawaii’s Surf Air Mobility order 25 BETA Technologies ALIA eCTOL aircraft

Surf Air Mobility has signed a firm order for 25 all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft and has the option to add up to 75 additional aircraft to its order. The aircraft will be introduced into Surf Air Mobility’s platform for regional operations, according to a BETA Technologies press release. “As part of the strategic partnership, Surf Air Mobility will combine its operating expertise, existing passenger demand, and established airport infrastructure

Surf Air Mobility and BETA Technologies to Launch First Commercial Passenger Electric Aircraft Service and new MRO center in Hawaii

Surf Air Mobility has signed a firm order for 25 of BETA Technologies' ALIA eCTOL aircraft, with the option to add up to 75 additional aircraft, as it plans to launch the first commercial electric passenger service in Hawaii. As part of the strategic partnership, Surf Air Mobility will combine its operating expertise, existing passenger

Beta Electric Aircraft Will Fly First Customers in Hawaii

The first ticket-holding customers to fly on Beta Technologies’ Alia electric aircraft will be in Hawaii, the manufacturer revealed this week. Beta on Thursday announced a partnership with Los Angeles-based Surf Air Mobility, which it said will be the first FAA Part 135-certified operator to fly Alia for regional scheduled passenger and on-demand charter service. Surf signed an aircraft purchase agreement for 25 conventional takeoff and landing …