BETA Completes Utah eIPP Operations to Support the Future of Radiopharmaceutical Delivery and Treatment
Key Highlights
- ➤BETA completed five days of Utah eIPP flight operations with all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft
- ➤Radiopharmaceutical deliveries tested across Utah, targeting faster, more affordable medical cargo transport
- ➤BETA and Alpine Air will collect operational data on flight time, reliability, charging, cost, and performance
- ➤BETA is participating in seven of eight nationwide eIPP programs, with prior missions in five states
- ➤Utah eIPP operations advance BETA’s partnership with 47G for statewide electric aviation infrastructure
Expert Statements
Kyle Clark, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BETA Technologies
“Cargo, logistics and medical missions have been central to our vision for electric aviation since day one.”
Kyle Clark, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BETA Technologies
“We designed ALIA to be a low-cost, high-performance aircraft that can move the goods that people and communities depend on every day.”
Kyle Clark, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BETA Technologies
“Radiopharmaceuticals are a powerful example of what electric aviation could mean for patients.”
Kyle Clark, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BETA Technologies
“Many decay within hours, so they need fast, reliable transport, and Utah’s regional routes are well suited to electric aircraft.”
Kyle Clark, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BETA Technologies
“Through the eIPP, we’re working with Alpine Air to build the foundation for these missions.”
Michael Dancy, Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Air
“When you are dealing with radiopharmaceuticals, you are on the clock the second they are produced.”
Michael Dancy, Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Air
“This limits how many patients you can treat and how far away from the production location you can go.”
Michael Dancy, Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Air
“We see electric aviation, and ALIA specifically, as an important way to modernize our fleet, change time-critical missions, and ultimately, make it easier for people and their families to get the resources they need.”
Bryan Bedford, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
“This demonstration provides data to help turn these concepts from trial to deployment.”
Bryan Bedford, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
“These test flights demonstrate how these new aircraft can expand cargo delivery options to communities nationwide and improve our logistics infrastructure.”
Aaron Starks, President and Chief Executive Officer of 47G
“Utah has spent years building the infrastructure, the policy framework, and the coalitions to lead in Advanced Air Mobility.”
Aaron Starks, President and Chief Executive Officer of 47G
“We're glad to see the eIPP put that groundwork to use.”
Aaron Starks, President and Chief Executive Officer of 47G
“And BETA has been critical to make that happen for Utah.”
Aaron Starks, President and Chief Executive Officer of 47G
“At 47G, we are making sure Utah companies and workers are positioned to benefit as this industry takes off.”
Carlos Braceras, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Transportation
“Utah has long been a place where innovation in transportation can move from concept to reality, and today’s demonstration with BETA Technologies is a great example of that pioneering spirit.”
Carlos Braceras, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Transportation
“Through uFLY, we are creating opportunities to safely explore how all-electric aircraft can enhance Utah’s transportation system and connect communities in new ways.”
BETA Completes Utah eIPP Operations to Support the Future of Radiopharmaceutical Delivery and Treatment
Through the FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), BETA and Alpine Air demonstrated time-sensitive cargo and medical operations across Utah.
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