Aircraft
Líder To Represent Beta Technologies in Brazil
Líder purchased three of Beta's electric aircraft and has options for 50 more
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Brazil's Líder Aviação has forged a partnership with electric aviation pioneer Beta Technologies, including the purchase of three of the U.S. manufacturer's' in-development aircraft and options for 50 more. The companies announced the agreement on the eve of the LABACE show in São Paulo, and said the business aviation services group will also serve as Beta's sales representative in the country and operate a maintenance center. 

Headquartered in Vermont, and established in 2017, Beta is developing two models: the fixed-wing CX300 and the Alia A250 VTOL vehicle. Both use the same propulsion system, but the CX300 will have longer range since it will operate from runways.