Alaska's Ryan Air Orders BETA Technology Electric Plane For Cargo Duty - CleanTechnica

Alaska’s Ryan Air has placed an order for the Alia CX300 electric aircraft from BETA Technologies to support cargo delivery across the state’s numerous remote communities. The Alia CX300 is a conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) electric plane designed to carry up to 1,250 pounds of cargo, with capabilities for instrument flight rules and operation in known icing conditions—critical features for Alaska’s harsh weather. The aircraft boasts a 50-foot wingspan, a range of 336 nautical miles, a maximum speed of 153 knots, and a battery system that charges to 98% in under an hour. Ryan Air plans to deploy up to 10 BETA Charge Cubes at strategic locations to support the electric fleet and other electric vehicles, helping reduce reliance on diesel-powered local grids. BETA Technologies, based in Vermont, manufactures electric aircraft in both VTOL and CTOL configurations, with existing operations and tests in Norway and Denmark. The adoption of electric planes like the Al