BETA Technologies reports record Q3 revenue, FAA market‑survey authorization and raises FY2026 outlook

BETA Technologies posted Q3 2026 revenue of $17.7 million, up 98% year‑over‑year, and a net loss of $119.1 million. The FAA granted a Special Airworthiness Certificate for market‑survey flights on its A250 electric VTOL aircraft, the first such authorization for an eVTOL. The company’s aircraft backlog grew to just over $4 billion and it lifted full‑year revenue guidance to $52‑57 million.

The raised revenue guidance signals management’s confidence in accelerating top‑line growth, which could improve future cash flow prospects (the company said in its release). The FAA authorization removes a regulatory hurdle and may accelerate commercial certification, a key step for revenue generation.

  • 1Q3 2026 revenue was $17.7 million, a 98% increase from $8.9 million a year earlier
  • 2Q3 2026 net loss was $(119.1) million
  • 3Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $(97.4) million
  • 4The FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate for market‑survey flights on the A250 VTOL aircraft
  • 5The commercial aircraft backlog reached $4.0 billion, representing 1,040 firm and option orders
  • 6Full‑year 2026 revenue guidance was raised to $52 million‑$57 million

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