Description:
Bring the future of critical medical logistics to your flight simulator. This custom livery replicates the real-world partnership between BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics, designed specifically for high-stakes organ transplant transport missions.
Featuring the unique collage artwork, branding elements, and bold patriotic accent lines across the aircraft's distinctive, organic frame, this paintwork turns the default X-Plane 12 eVTOL into a true mission-ready workhorse. From hospital helipads to regional runways, fly with a purpose.
Features:
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Accurate United Therapeutics branding and imagery recreated for the default XP12 ALIA-250.
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High-detail texture mapping designed to complement the unique contours of the aircraft.
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Custom tail accents and clean white base wings for high visibility during flight transitions.
Installation:
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Extract the downloaded folder.
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Copy the folder and paste it into your X-Plane 12 directory:
Extra Aircraft / BETA Technologies Alia-250 / liveries / -
Load up X-Plane 12, select the ALIA-250, and choose the livery from the menu.1. Core Technical Specifications & Design
The ALIA-250 is an advanced eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft built with a strikingly simple, highly aerodynamic structure inspired by the migratory patterns of the Arctic Tern.
Configuration: Lift + Cruise. It utilizes 4 horizontally mounted, fixed-pitch overhead rotors for vertical lift/hover and a single rear pusher-propeller for forward cruise flight.
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Wingspan & Fuselage: 50-foot wingspan constructed entirely from high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber.
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Capacity & Payload: Configured to carry 1 pilot + 5 passengers, OR up to 1,400 lbs of cargo/payload. (Volume: ~200–250 cubic feet of cabin space).
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Performance Metrics: * Range: ~250 nautical miles (250 nm) on a single charge.
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Top Speed: 138–150 knots (150 KIAS).
Acoustics: Designed to be dramatically quieter than traditional helicopters, making it perfect for strict noise-restricted urban environments.
Aviation International News
The "Sibling" Models: * CX300 (CTOL): A conventional takeoff-and-landing fixed-wing variant (no overhead rotors) with an increased range of over 330 nm, expected to hit final FAA certification shortly before the VTOL model.
Business Insider
MV250: A newly unveiled hybrid-electric, uncrewed autonomous military transport variant carrying up to 2,000 lbs.
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2. Major Buyers, Orders, & Backlog
BETA Technologies has bypassed the standard speculative air-taxi hype cycle by securing massive backing from global heavyweights in logistics, medical transportation, and finance, amassing a multi-billion dollar backlog.
Buyer / Partner Order / Commitment Status Intended Use Profile
UPS (United Parcel Service) Firm contract for 10 aircraft with options for up to 150 more. Bypassing airports entirely to move high-priority cargo directly between UPS sort facilities.
Amazon Holds a major financial stake (5.3% equity). Strategic positioning for mid-mile autonomous and low-carbon e-commerce distribution.
United Therapeutics Launch customer for organ transport. Urgent, zero-emission transportation of manufactured organs and critical medical supplies.
Bristow Group Firm order for 5 aircraft with options for 50 more. Expanding global regional mobility hubs, moving commercial passengers and offshore oil/energy cargo.
Blade Air Mobility Binding agreement for up to 20 aircraft via operator networks. Replacing urban helicopter routes with quiet, zero-emission passenger shuttles.
FlyNYON Committed purchase order for up to 5 aircraft. Aerial photography, photo tourism, and charter flights around the highly noise-sensitive New York City metro area.
Air New Zealand Orders for up to 23 aircraft (including CX300 models). Part of their "Mission Next Gen Aircraft" initiative for regional commercial freight and passenger service.
Metro Aviation & NZ Air Ambulance Dedicated medical service order pipeline. Critical patient transfer and air ambulance flight profiles.
3. Key Areas of Use & Mission Profiles
A. Critical Medical Logistics & Medevac
Because the aircraft launches vertically and cruises like a plane, it is uniquely suited to point-to-point emergency operations. It can land on hospital helipads or remote fields to transport live organs, specialized equipment, or perform CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation) without needing runway infrastructure.
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B. "Middle-Mile" Express Cargo
Logistics companies are utilizing the ALIA-250 to move packages between distribution hubs that sit 50 to 200 miles apart. By taking off directly from warehouse lots and bypassing congested regional airports, it massively slashes shipping transit times.
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C. Urban Air Mobility & Eco-Tourism
In cities with severe noise restrictions and ground gridlock (like New York City or Los Angeles), the low acoustic profile allows it to move passengers cleanly from downtown heliports to international hubs (like JFK) or handle local tourist routes with zero neighborhood noise complaints.
Aviation International News
D. Defense & Contested Logistics (Agility Prime)
Backed heavily by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army, the military variants are deployed for persistent battlefield resupply, power delivery to forward tactical units, and distributed operations where standard fuel availability is completely denied.
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4. Future Plans & Ecosystem Expansion
Rapid Infrastructure Deployment: BETA isn't just building planes; they have already installed proprietary "Charge Cube" rapid chargers at over 50 locations across the US. They utilize the universal CCS vehicle standard, allowing them to charge both electric aircraft and airport ground support vehicles in under an hour.
Aviation International News
The Autonomous Push: Partnered closely with Near Earth Autonomy, BETA is heavily testing uncrewed flight systems. Removing the pilot allows the aircraft to nearly double its cargo capacity, a massive goal for their military and industrial cargo buyers.
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Production Scaling: With aircraft rolling off their primary assembly line in Vermont, BETA is scaling up facility capabilities to hit a targeted run rate of 150 aircraft per year.
Next-Gen Propulsion Partnerships: Collaborating with GE Aerospace to co-develop hybrid-electric turbogenerators, alongside an internal multi-year roadmap targeting a massive 19-seat regional electric airliner.
Aviation International News
Buyer / Partner Order / Commitment Status Intended Use Profile UPS (United Parcel Service) Firm contract for 10 aircraft with options for up to 150 more. Bypassing airports entirely to move high-priority cargo directly between UPS sort facilities. Amazon Holds a major financial stake (5.3% equity). Strategic positioning for mid-mile autonomous and low-carbon e-commerce distribution. United Therapeutics Launch customer for organ transport. Urgent, zero-emission transportation of manufactured organs and critical medical supplies. Bristow Group Firm order for 5 aircraft with options for 50 more. Expanding global regional mobility hubs, moving commercial passengers and offshore oil/energy cargo. Blade Air Mobility Binding agreement for up to 20 aircraft via operator networks. Replacing urban helicopter routes with quiet, zero-emission passenger shuttles. FlyNYON Committed purchase order for up to 5 aircraft. Aerial photography, photo tourism, and charter flights around the highly noise-sensitive New York City metro area. Air New Zealand Orders for up to 23 aircraft (including CX300 models). Part of their "Mission Next Gen Aircraft" initiative for regional commercial freight and passenger service. Metro Aviation & NZ Air Ambulance Dedicated medical service order pipeline. Critical patient transfer and air ambulance flight profiles. Buyer / Partner Order / Commitment Status Intended Use Profile UPS (United Parcel Service) Firm contract for 10 aircraft with options for up to 150 more. Bypassing airports entirely to move high-priority cargo directly between UPS sort facilities. Amazon Holds a major financial stake (5.3% equity). Strategic positioning for mid-mile autonomous and low-carbon e-commerce distribution. United Therapeutics Launch customer for organ transport. Urgent, zero-emission transportation of manufactured organs and critical medical supplies. Bristow Group Firm order for 5 aircraft with options for 50 more. Expanding global regional mobility hubs, moving commercial passengers and offshore oil/energy cargo. Blade Air Mobility Binding agreement for up to 20 aircraft via operator networks. Replacing urban helicopter routes with quiet, zero-emission passenger shuttles. FlyNYON Committed purchase order for up to 5 aircraft. Aerial photography, photo tourism, and charter flights around the highly noise-sensitive New York City metro area. Air New Zealand Orders for up to 23 aircraft (including CX300 models). Part of their "Mission Next Gen Aircraft" initiative for regional commercial freight and passenger service. Metro Aviation & NZ Air Ambulance Dedicated medical service order pipeline. Critical patient transfer and air ambulance flight profiles.
