HeliJet Places Orders with BETA Technologies, Hopes to Become First eVTOL Air Carrier in Canada | eVTOL

Helicopter airline Helijet International has placed an order for two ALIA electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from BETA Technologies in hopes of becoming the first Canadian air carrier to provide both passenger and cargo services with eVTOLs. 

Helijet President and Chief Executive Danny Sitnam and BETA Sales Director Skye Carapetyan made the announcement with British Columbia Premier David Eby at Helijet’s Victoria Harbour Heliport on Tuesday.

“We want to be in the forefront of this, we see the opportunities with electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles in the near future,” Sitnam said during the announcement. “As travelers increasingly look to destinations and transportation options that reflect their own commitments to environmental responsibility, we believe eVTOL service in the region will positively benefit local businesses our tourism sector.” 

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