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\nCanadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM), the federal industry association for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Canada, today announced BETA Technologies, flew its ALIA CTOL (CX300) aircraft in a demonstration flight at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, in addition to Canada\u2019s first\u00a0purchase of a BETA electric charger by Stolport.<\/p>\n
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, located on Toronto Island just minutes from downtown, has long been a central hub for regional connectivity. The arrival of\u00a0BETA\u2019s electric ALIA CTOL aircraft at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport positions the airport as a leader in Canada\u2019s transition toward zero-emission aviation.<\/p>\n
\u201cElectric aircraft technology will contribute to the future of aviation and promises air travel that is cleaner, greener, and quieter, which aligns with our strategic goals at\u00a0Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. PortsToronto was delighted to host BETA Industries and witnessed innovation in action in today\u2019s demonstration flight. The future of\u00a0electric aviation is not about the distant future; it is about the here and now, and we need to provide the conditions and leadership to ensure the effective adoption of\u00a0this sustainable technology. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is well positioned to be an early adopter of new technology, such as this electric aircraft, to enhance its\u00a0service offering and make investments in modernizing our operations.\u201d \u2013 RJ Steenstra, President & CEO, PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto\u00a0City Airport.<\/p>\n
Stolport also acquired a BETA Mini Cube charger for its operations at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The portable unit delivers 60 kWh of power and is both\u00a0multimodal and interoperable, allowing it to charge electric aircraft as well as ground vehicles, marking BETA\u2019s first charger sale in Canada.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe purchase of the BETA Mini Cube charger by Stolport at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is not just a first for Toronto, it is a milestone for all of Canada,\u201d said JR\u00a0Hammond, Executive Director of Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM). \u201cThis shows that advanced air mobility is moving beyond concept and demonstration into\u00a0operational reality. Airports and FBOs across the country can look to this as an example of how to prepare for the future of aviation.\u201d<\/p>\n
BETA has brought 52 chargers online at site locations across the U.S. for public and private use by commercial, military, and medical entities. These sites, which have been installed in partnership with airports, FBOs, government agencies, and OEMs, set the foundation to bring electric aviation to both metropolitan areas as well as\u00a0rural and hard-to-reach communities with limited access to air transportation.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoining BETA\u2019s global charging network is more than an operational upgrade \u2013 it is a commitment to being on the leading and greening edge of aviation in Canada.\u00a0Stolport is proud to invest in smart infrastructure that enables the economic development of sustainable aviation.\u201d – Nicolas Pappalardo, CEO, Stolport<\/p>\n
The partnership between BETA Technologies, PortsToronto, and Stolport demonstrates how collaboration between AAM innovators, airport authorities, and\u00a0infrastructure partners can speed up the adoption of sustainable aviation technologies. BETA\u2019s electric ALIA CTOL aircraft offers practical performance for regional travel and cargo transport while producing net-zero emissions in flight.<\/p>\n
\u201cBetween our engineering hub in Montreal and customers in Vancouver, Canada is an important international focus for us. We\u2019re excited to have flown ALIA into the\u00a0heart of Toronto and to be teaming up with Stolport to help electrify Billy Bishop as the region embraces this new form of mobility. We look forward to all the\u00a0opportunities we can unlock together for Toronto and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n
– Sheradin Fabrizius, Sales Director, BETA Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n BETA Technologies has steadily increased its presence in Canada over the past two years. The company opened an office in Montr\u00e9al in 2023, focused on engineering\u00a0and aircraft certification. In the same year, BETA\u2019s electric ALIA aircraft became the first electric aircraft to land at Montr\u00e9al-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.<\/p>\n BETA also secured Canada\u2019s first purchase of an eVTOL aircraft with Helijet International in October 2023. In September 2024, BETA joined CAAM\u2019s National\u00a0Board, further strengthening ties to the Canadian advance air mobility ecosystem.<\/p>\n About Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM)<\/p>\n <\/strong>.Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) is the national industry association for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Canada. As a federal not-for-profit, CAAM leads the\u00a0responsible, sustainable, and innovative integration of AAM across the country. CAAM has partnered with over 200+ organizations including industry, academia, private\u00a0capital and all three levels of government to launch projects aimed at operationalizing the AAM industry. CAAM serves as the unified voice and driving\u00a0force behind Canada\u2019s growing AAM ecosystem. Visit canadianaam.com<\/a><\/span> to learn more.<\/p>\n \u041f\u0440\u043e BETA Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n BETA Technologies is an aerospace company manufacturing the future of aviation. About PortsToronto<\/strong><\/p>\n Offering service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the U.S., with connection opportunities to more than 100 international destinations via our airlines\u2019 networks,\u00a0Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an important international gateway. The airport is a key driver to Toronto\u2019s economy, generating more than $2.1 billion in total economic output and supporting 4,450 jobs, including 2,080 directly associated with the airport\u2019s operations. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has served its community for more than 85 years from its iconic location on the Toronto waterfront, where it facilitates healthcare for Ontarians by providing a base for medevac services connected to local hospitals. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is committed to achieving its vision of cleaner, greener and quieter operations, and is renowned for its unique travel experience, efficiency, and customer service, having won a host of passenger-driven and environmental achievement awards. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by PortsToronto. Nieuport Aviation owns and operates the passenger terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.<\/p>\n www.billybishopairport.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n About Stolport<\/strong><\/p>\n Stolport Corporation is the longest-tenured leaseholder and operational partner at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, delivering integrated airside and groundside services with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and service excellence. As a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Stolport serves as a gateway for general, business, and public\u00a0interest aviation in the heart of Toronto. Stolport is a dynamic aviation ecosystem where tenants and visiting aircraft provide a range of services including charter\u00a0flights, aircraft maintenance, flight training, helicopter tourism, traffic and news operations, public interest flights (e.g. public safety, military, medical), and\u00a0community-based initiatives. Stolport also facilitates seamless multimodal connectivity for passengers, service partners, and other airport users, managing\u00a0auto-parking and ferry access on and between the mainland and the island. Rooted in aviation history and committed to future-ready, sustainable operations, Stolport\u00a0plays a critical role in enabling smooth airport functionality while introducing forward-thinking solutions that benefit passengers, pilots, and aviation stakeholders\u00a0alike.<\/p>\n ... \u043d\u043e\u0442\u0430\u0442\u043a\u0438 \u0432\u0456\u0434 SP<\/p>\n Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM), the federal industry association for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) 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