Airlines
Air New Zealand Completes Electric Flight Trials
Beta’s Alia CX300 electric airplane demonstrates cargo operations
Beta Technologies N401NZ
Air New Zealand leased Beta's Alia CX300 electric airplane for its next-generation aircraft demonstration program. © Air New Zealand via YouTube

Air New Zealand has completed a four-month-long flight demonstration campaign with Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 electric airplane, the airline announced on February 17. 

According to Air New Zealand, the Alia CX300 traveled about 13,000 kilometers (7,000 nm) over more than 100 flights, visiting 12 airports across the North and South Islands. Eight Beta pilots and four Air New Zealand pilots took turns at the helm.