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MBN On The Road | CRAA, BETA, MDOT & MEDC Ribbon Cutting, MI First Electric Aircraft Charger – LAN

August 18, 2025

Michigan Business Network

Wednesday, July 30th MBN stepped outside it’s studio at the Capital Region International Airport, and attended an encouraging event for Mid-Michigan’s future.

BETA Technologies, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC, and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) gathered with invitees to see the future of aviation in Michigan.

Watch the podium remarks on the occasion from the CRAA Board, Capital Region International Airport, MDOT, MEDC, and BETA Technologies, ahead of the footage of ribbon cutting, charging of the craft, and demonstration flight in the YouTube video shared below:

Additionally check out the photo slider at the bottom of the article for scenes from the event.

Building on its leadership in transportation, Michigan made a landmark investment to support the development and deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology and infrastructure. Vermont-based Aerospace company.

BETA Technologies, a recipient of that funding, has come to Lansing, Michigan in order to showcase its electric aircraft and commission a charger — the first electric aviation charger to be installed in the state of Michigan.

This features remarks from LAN, MDOT, MEDC, and BETA about this technology, and the many ways in which it will benefit local residents, businesses, and economies across the state. You’ll also see the ribbon cutting, a flight by the electric aircraft and attendees checking out the plane.

Wednesday, July 30 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., attendees were on hand at the Capital Region International Airport. Just west of the terminal building at Avflight Lansing | 3121 W Circle Dr, Lansing, MI 48906.

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