BETA Technologies Collaborates with U.S. DOT and Industry to Drive National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy
BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA) today joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy as the Administration unveiled the Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy: A Bold Policy Vision for 2026–2036, a landmark initiative aimed at accelerating the deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) across the United States. The announcement signals a coordinated federal commitment to support innovative electric aviation technologies, including BETA’s industry-leading aircraft and integrated mobility systems.
The National AAM Strategy provides a clear and structured roadmap for integrating electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, hybrid-electric utility aircraft, and supporting infrastructure into the National Airspace System. The plan aligns closely with BETA Technologies’ ongoing strategy to certify, deploy, and operate electric aircraft in a safe, scalable, and economically sustainable manner.
Alignment with BETA’s Market Strategy
BETA’s operational and deployment strategy emphasizes incremental, stepwise growth, working within the current regulatory and operational framework while preparing for future market expansion. The National Strategy mirrors BETA’s approach, emphasizing several core pillars:
- Leveraging Existing Infrastructure: The plan encourages using current airports, heliports, and logistics hubs as launch points for AAM operations, minimizing capital expenditure and accelerating operational readiness.
- Modernizing Air Traffic Management: The Strategy highlights the need to safely integrate AAM into existing airspace and optimize traffic flow, a priority reflected in BETA’s aircraft systems, which incorporate advanced avionics, autonomy-ready architecture, and safety-focused design.
- Prioritizing Domestic Manufacturing: Strengthening U.S.-based industrial capacity is central to the plan. BETA’s fully integrated model—encompassing aircraft production, battery systems, charging infrastructure, and training—directly contributes to the Administration’s vision for domestic aerospace leadership.
- Developing the Aviation Workforce: The Strategy supports workforce development for high-skilled roles in aircraft manufacturing, flight operations, maintenance, and safety oversight, aligning with BETA’s current initiatives to train and employ top talent across its U.S. facilities.
Kyle Clark, Founder and CEO of BETA Technologies, emphasized the significance of the strategy:
Global leadership in advanced air mobility will be held by those who build, certify, and deploy first. This National Strategy lays out a bold, long-term vision for the industry, positioning the U.S. as the global leader in electric aviation. BETA’s products, designed and manufactured in America, are ready to help deliver that vision. Our technology supports civilian communities while meeting the mobility requirements of our troops and government operations.
BETA’s Integrated Approach to Advanced Air Mobility
BETA Technologies’ integrated model—spanning aircraft, charging infrastructure, training, and components—sets it apart as a strategic partner in advancing the Administration’s AAM goals. By combining aircraft development with charging networks and pilot/operator training programs, BETA ensures that eVTOL and electric utility aircraft can operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across urban and rural environments.
This approach enables BETA to create tangible public benefits, including:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Electric aircraft can link remote communities to urban centers, improving access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.
- Emergency Response Capabilities: AAM systems can be deployed rapidly to respond to natural disasters, medical emergencies, and other urgent scenarios.
- Economic Development: Building and operating electric aircraft, charging networks, and associated services supports domestic job creation and strengthens the U.S. aerospace industrial base.
BETA’s aircraft are designed to complement existing transportation systems, offering a low-cost, low-noise, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional ground and air logistics. These attributes are particularly relevant for communities seeking sustainable mobility solutions without significant infrastructure investment.
Demonstrations and Industry Collaboration
BETA has actively participated in AAM demonstrations and utility-scale charging deployments nationwide, working with airport operators, city planners, and community stakeholders to validate operational concepts. These initiatives showcase how AAM can integrate safely into existing airspace and ground transportation networks while delivering public value.
The company’s proactive approach aligns with federal initiatives, including the White House’s Executive Order establishing the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The eIPP is designed to accelerate AAM adoption by providing operational pathways, regulatory oversight, and public-private collaboration. BETA is positioned to be a leading participant in the program, subject to selection, reinforcing the company’s role as a key driver of the U.S. AAM ecosystem.
Additionally, the Administration has introduced executive actions related to modernizing defense acquisitions and enhancing innovation in the defense industrial base, as well as identifying critical technology areas for contested logistics. These policies further validate BETA’s dual-use capabilities, ensuring that its electric aircraft can serve both civilian and military applications.
Strategic Implications for the Industry
The National AAM Strategy represents more than a policy announcement—it serves as a strong market signal, affirming the viability of BETA’s approach to electric aviation. By formalizing a long-term vision for infrastructure, regulation, and workforce development, the strategy reduces uncertainty for manufacturers, investors, and communities considering AAM adoption.
Clark emphasized the importance of first-mover advantage:
Those who build, certify, and deploy first will shape the industry and establish global leadership. The U.S. National Strategy provides a clear framework for doing just that. For BETA, it validates our approach and accelerates our ability to bring next-generation aircraft to market while meeting both civilian and defense needs.
BETA’s forward-looking approach, combined with federal support, positions the company to scale operations efficiently, integrate its aircraft into existing networks, and deliver on the Administration’s goals of safe, reliable, and equitable access to advanced air mobility.
Looking Ahead: Scaling AAM Operations
BETA’s roadmap includes multiple initiatives to ensure operational readiness and public adoption:
- Aircraft Certification: Continuing to work within FAA regulatory frameworks to achieve full certification for its electric aircraft.
- Infrastructure Expansion: Building charging hubs and support facilities to enable scalable and cost-effective AAM operations.
- Workforce Development: Expanding pilot training programs, maintenance certifications, and technical staff pipelines to support the growing industry.
- Community Engagement: Collaborating with municipalities, state agencies, and industry partners to ensure safe, integrated operations.
By taking a disciplined, incremental approach, BETA ensures that its expansion is safe, sustainable, and aligned with both federal policy and community needs.
Commitment to Domestic Leadership
A central goal of the National Strategy is strengthening the U.S. industrial base. BETA Technologies, with its fully integrated manufacturing and operational model, is well-positioned to advance domestic capabilities in electric aviation. By producing aircraft, batteries, and charging infrastructure within the United States, the company is directly supporting the creation of high-quality aviation jobs and fostering American leadership in next-generation mobility technologies.
This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements about BETA’s strategy, objectives, anticipated benefits from government initiatives such as the eIPP, and plans for aircraft deployment. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Readers are encouraged to review BETA’s SEC filings, including its prospectus filed November 4, 2025, for a detailed discussion of these risks. BETA undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
The collaboration between BETA Technologies, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and industry stakeholders represents a pivotal moment for the Advanced Air Mobility sector. By aligning innovative electric aircraft technologies with federal policy, infrastructure planning, and workforce development, the National Strategy establishes a framework for safe, scalable, and sustainable AAM operations.
BETA’s integrated approach—encompassing aircraft, charging infrastructure, and training—positions it as a leader in American advanced air mobility, capable of delivering real-world benefits to urban and rural communities, advancing domestic aerospace leadership, and supporting both civilian and defense missions. With federal validation and public-private partnerships in place, the company is poised to transform the landscape of transportation in the United States over the coming decade.
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