Electra.aero Surpasses 2,000 Orders for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

The hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft manufacturer reached the milestone following orders from JetSetGo, Lygg, and Charm Aviation.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 03:19 PM ET

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A digital rendering depicts Electra’s eSTOL soaring over Vancouver, British Columbia. [Courtesy: Electra.aero]

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Electra.aero has secured over 2,000 preorders, valued at more than $8 billion, for its hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, boosted by recent agreements with Lygg, JetSetGo, and Charm Aviation.
The company's nine-seat eSTOL aircraft is notable for its ultra-short takeoff/landing capability (150 feet) using blown lift technology, making it suitable for regional travel from existing airfields closer to city centers.
This hybrid-electric design offers advantages including extended range, higher payload, reduced emissions, lower noise, and eliminates the need for dedicated airport charging infrastructure, aiming for commercial launch in 2028.

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The company behind the November first flight of a hybrid electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft is racking up demand for the design.

Lockheed Martin-backed Electra.aero on Tuesday announced that it topped 2,000 preorder sales for its flagship eSTOL design, an order book the manufacturer values at over $8 billion once fully realized. The nine-seat aircraft is unique, even among electric designs, because of its ability to take off or land with just 150 feet of runway.