BETA Technologies Accelerates Electric Aircraft Production in Vermont
Vermont-based electric aircraft manufacturer BETA Technologies is capturing attention this week. A comprehensive peek into its Burlington, Vermont factory unveils a rapidly evolving operation. Transitioning from a scrappy start-up, it has now emerged as a formidable aerospace manufacturer. The company currently operates two parallel production lines. These lines are dedicated to assembling both versions of its flagship Alia aircraft: the CX300 CTOL (conventional takeoff and landing) and the A250 VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing).
A FlightGlobal report published on June 8, 2026, reveals BETA’s ambitious target. The company aims to achieve a production rate of 54 Alia aircraft per year — or 4.5 per month — by the end of 2026. The company’s 188,000-square-foot, net-zero manufacturing facility houses a joining station. Here, fuselage, empennage, and wing sections are mated beneath a gantry crane. BETA’s Alia aircraft family has collectively flown more than 135,000 nautical miles, including multiple cross-country U.S. trips.
The production acceleration follows significant commercial momentum. In March 2026, Surf Air Mobility placed a firm order for 25 Alia aircraft. They also have options for up to 75 more, with plans to launch the first commercial electric passenger service in Hawaii. BETA was also chosen to participate in 7 of 8 programs under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). This highlights its pivotal role in the future of electric aviation.
Source: FlightGlobal – Getting Beta: Filling Factory Shows Scope of Electric Aircraft Developer’s Ambition