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CAE To Provide Pilot and Mechanic Training for Beta's Alia 250 eVTOL
The aviation training group is now partnering with three eVTOL aircraft developers, including Beta Technologies, Jaunt Air Mobility, and Volocopter.
Beta Alia
Beta Technologies is partnering with aviation training group CAE to prepare pilots and mechanics for operations with its Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft. (Photo: Brian Jenkins/Beta)

CAE is to develop pilot and maintenance technician training programs for Beta Technologies’ Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft. The aviation training group will work with the manufacturer throughout the development and type certification process to support launch customers expected to begin operating the all-electric model in 2024, including UPS, United Therapeutics, and Blade Urban Air Mobility.

In a September 15 announcement, CAE said it will “develop a full suite of innovative, digitally integrated curriculum and courseware solutions for the aviation workforce of tomorrow.” The Canada-based company has been training pilots and other aviation professionals for more than 70 years, with customers in the airline, business aviation, and defense sectors worldwide.