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]

Key Takeaways:

Electra.aero has surpassed 2,000 preorders for its hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, totaling over $8 billion, driven by significant new agreements with Lygg, JetSetGo, and Charm Aviation, among others.
The nine-seat eSTOL aircraft is unique for its ability to take off and land in just 150 feet, leveraging blown lift technology and distributed electric propulsion to operate from small or underutilized airfields.
This hybrid design offers advantages such as a 434 nm range, 2,500 lbs payload, reduced emissions and noise, and eliminates the need for airport charging infrastructure, simplifying scaling.
With commercial launch planned for 2028 and a simpler path to FAA Part 23 certification, Electra's eSTOL is poised for diverse applications including regional passenger transport, cargo, and humanitarian aid.

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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.