Aerospace company Electra Aero has begun working with the FAA Center for Emerging Concepts and Innovation (CECI) and the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) to define the certification path for its electric short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) aircraft.
Electra Aero Charts Course for eSTOL Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Electra Aero has begun collaborating with the FAA (CECI and Atlanta ACO) to define the certification path for its electric short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) aircraft, aiming for FAA approval by 2026.
- The eSTOL aircraft is designed to carry seven passengers and a pilot up to 500 miles, targeting urban/regional air mobility, cargo logistics, and air ambulance services.
- The company's certification strategy emphasizes early FAA engagement and leveraging aircraft design to minimize special conditions, supported by the hiring of industry veteran Randy Griffith as Director of Certification.
- A full-scale hybrid eSTOL tech demonstrator is scheduled for flight testing in 2022 to collect data and operational experience to support and de-risk the certification process.
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