Sustainability and Environment
Beta and Signature Aviation Conclude Florida AAM Demo
Hot and humid testing follows cold tests earlier this year
Beta Alia CX300 on Signature Ramp
Beta's Alia CX300 electric airplane just completed a rigorous operational feasibility test in Florida. © Signature Aviation

Beta Technologies—in cooperation with FBO group Signature Aviation and regional operator Republic Airways Holdings—has completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in central Florida using its Alia CX300 airplane.

Vermont-based Beta has installed charging infrastructure at six airports across Florida, including KISM, which was recently equipped with a Beta Charge Cube and thermal management system, enabling rapid charging despite hot, humid weather. Other locations include Duke Field (Eglin Air Force Base Auxiliary KEGI) and Bob Sikes Airport (KCEW) in Crestview; Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV); Tallahassee International Airport (KTLH); and Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (KCRG).