Beta Technologies, a trailblazer in the electric aviation industry, has strategically opted to develop a fixed-wing electric aircraft instead of a conventional one, citing the absence of a well-defined regulatory framework. With its eyes set on the Air Taxi project, the US-based firm has spent years perfecting and testing this innovative electric aircraft, which will serve as the foundation for the forthcoming CX300.
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The aviation industry has been seeking ways to reduce its carbon footprint, and the transition to electric aircraft is one solution being explored. While electric aircraft technology has been around for some time, there have been significant advances in battery technology in recent years that have made electric aviation more feasible.
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The US giant Textron, which owns the global brands Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft, has acquired Pipistrel, a company developing electric and hybrid light aircraft, for €218 million.