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Golden Triangle Regional Airport Mississippi, BETA Technologies, & Avflight Establishes Its First Electric Airside Charger<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Monday, February 12, 2024, BETA Technologies flew its all-electric ALIA aircraft into Golden Triangle Regional Airport, conducting the inaugural charge on the newly commissioned airside charger. Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) has partnered with BETA, an electric aerospace company based in Burlington, Vermont, and Avflight, a global fixed-base operator, to install and commission the first-ever electric aviation charging station in the state of Mississippi. 4-County Electric Power Association served as the utility partner in bringing these chargers online for public access at the regional airport.<\/p>\n

BETA\u2019s charging stations are multimodal and interoperable, capable of powering electric aircraft and ground vehicles alike. The chargers are designed with the combined charging system standard to prioritize vehicle compatibility \u2014 offering universal utility to benefit the varied patrons of Avflight and GTR.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Golden Triangle Regional Airport is excited to announce the opening of Mississippi’s first electric aircraft charger,\u201d says Executive Director Matt Dowell. \u201cThis new installation is a significant step toward advancing the airport and region’s aviation infrastructure and supporting the growth of electric aircraft technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Executive Director of the Golden Triangle Development LINK, Joe Max Higgins, adds, \u201cThe Golden Triangle region is at the forefront of economic development in the Southeast. BETA\u2019s decision to place the state\u2019s first electric charging station for aircraft at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport is an indication that we are bringing leading technology to our state.\u201d<\/p>\n

GTR has installed one Level 3 Fast-Charger located inside the fence (air side), which will primarily be used by electric aircraft, and one Level 2 Charger located outside the fence (car side), which will primarily be used by members of the public who drive electric vehicles. With this new infrastructure, the airport is well-positioned to support the electric transportation future.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs electric transportation continues to grow, and electric aviation specifically moves closer to market operations, charging infrastructure will only become more and more important,\u201d states Nate Ward, BETA\u2019s Head of Network Development. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to have partners like Golden Triangle Regional and Avflight, whose foresight and innovative approach are leading the entire state of Mississippi forward. As we continue to deploy our chargers in key markets, and as the entire industry continues to grow, these chargers will help accelerate connectivity across the country.”<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to have collaborated with airport leadership and BETA Technologies to bring the latest in sustainable energy to GTR,\u201d says Garrett Hain, Avflight\u2019s Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. \u201cBy offering a fast commercial charging station on the Avflight ramp, along with a dual port electric vehicle charger for the parking lot, we\u2019re able to host an array of sustainably-powered vehicles, including industry-leading options, like BETA\u2019s ALIA-250 Aircraft. It\u2019s not only an investment in our FBO and airport, but also an investment in our community and environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

To celebrate this milestone, GTR held a commissioning event with representatives from GTR, BETA, and Avflight in attendance. BETA also flew its all-electric ALIA aircraft into GTR to receive the inaugural airside charge. The aircraft \u2014 one of two configurations BETA is currently developing and certifying with the FAA \u2014 arrived in Mississippi following a demonstration in Houma, Louisiana, with partners at Bristow, and a months-long deployment with the U.S. Air Force at Duke Field in Florida.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project marks an exciting advancement in aviation, and we’re proud Neel-Schaffer contributed to bringing Mississippi its first electric aircraft charging station,\u201d shares Joshua P. Stump, P.E., Senior Project Manager at Neel-Schaffer, Inc. \u201cOur team was honored to conduct plan reviews to optimize for future development and create a safety action plan for the project. We’re excited to see the project used by the aviation community, as it truly represents innovation and the future of aviation engineering.\u201d<\/p>\n