BETA's ALIA CX300 flies passengers into New York's JFK, the first electric passenger flight at a US commercial airport

BETA Technologies/ALIA CX300

BETA's all-electric ALIA CX300 flew passengers into New York's JFK, the first electric aircraft to land at one of the region's three major airports and the first electric passenger flight at a major U.S. commercial airport. The five-seat aircraft has a 336 nautical-mile range and can carry five people or 1,250 lb of cargo.

• ALIA CX300 is the first electric aircraft to land at a major New York metro airport (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark).
• First electric passenger flight at any major U.S. commercial airport.
• Five-seat aircraft with 336 nautical-mile range; carries 5 people or 1,250 lb cargo.
• Flight demonstrated operational readiness for commercial air taxi service; BETA aims for FAA certification in 2025.