Atlantic Aviation, BETA Technologies partner to install electric charging stations

Atlantic Aviation and BETA Technologies are collaborating to install electric charging stations at Atlantic FBOs along the East and Gulf Coasts. The two companies have installed one multimodal, interoperable charger at the Elmira Regional Airport (ELM) in New York and signed an agreement for three additional locations. With the first BETA charger installed at ELM, the two companies signed Host Site Agreements for three additional locations and future sites to come. With these locations, Atlantic continues to modernize infrastructure to allow for next-gen operations. "As a premier FBO company, Atlantic Aviation has a strong pulse on the needs of the market and a long history of innovating to meet demand," BETA Technologies head of Charge Network Development Nate Ward said. "Over the past several years, BETA has been focused on deploying a reliable, well-distributed network of fast chargers to enable the entire advanced air mobility industry, and we are aligned with the team at Atlantic on our mission. This collaboration represents an important step in growing a network across North America, and we look forward to working together to bring this vision to fruition." BETA chargers are designed to be both multimodal and interoperable. The chargers use a standard compatible with BETA's own all-electric ALIA aircraft and other top original equipment manufacturers in the aviation industry. The technology is also compatible with electric ground vehicles, offering a single solution for electric operations on the ground and in the air. Airports across the country are continuing to transition to sustainable alternatives. The charging technology will provide an essential foundation for integrated operations. There is infrastructure in place for Birmingham International Airport (BHM), Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) and ELM. Both parties are actively working with other airport authorities to continue a collaborative expansion. The additional Atlantic sites will join in the growing network of BETA charging stations across the country. BETA has brought its multimodal and interoperable charges online at 17 different locations and another 55 are in the permitting or construction process. As well as utilizing modernized infrastructure to allow for the integration of advanced air mobility in crucial markets along the East and Gulf Coasts. Atlantic and BETA have designed an approach for the industry, creating a template for FBO OEM relationships to bolster the execution of HSAs and allow for expanded infrastructure usage as the industry prepares for AAM operations in 2025. An existing network spans the country, from Arkansas to Florida to Vermont. The network includes the Department of Defense's first-ever electric aircraft charger, installed at Duke Field, Eglin Air Force Base where BETA's ALIA aircraft was deployed for months. Many of the current sites have been tested first-hand by the ALIA aircraft, which has traveled from Burlington, Vermont; to Bentonville, Arkansas; to Louisville, Kentucky; to Eglin, Florida respectively. Atlantic and BETA are bringing access to electric aviation, with lower costs and net-zero operating emissions. This access will allow regional air mobility to integrate new mission sets and network configurations and allow for the reconnection of communities. "We are thrilled to work with BETA as we look to innovate in the aviation infrastructure space and expand the availability of electric aircraft charging for the market," Atlantic Aviation Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer John Redcay said. "We are focused on a technology-agnostic approach to electrification and new aviation technologies and see BETA's chargers as a key piece of that story."