Air New Zealand Mulls Passenger Flights With Beta Alia Electric Aircraft

Concept rendering of Beta Alia in Air New Zealand livery

A concept rendering of Beta Alia in Air New Zealand livery.

Credit: Air New Zealand
AUCKLAND—While Air New Zealand plans to use its first electric aircraft for a cargo-only commercial demonstration, it will consider broadening its role and adding more aircraft as the program progresses. The carrier announced an order for a Beta Technologies Alia electric aircraft on Dec. 6, with...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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