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 initiated the FAA certification process for its electric short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) aircraft, engaging with the FAA Center for Emerging Concepts and Innovation (CECI) and appointing Randy Griffith as Director of Certification.
- The company aims for FAA approval by 2026 for its 7-passenger, 500-mile range eSTOL, designed for urban air mobility, cargo, and air ambulance, and plans to streamline certification through early FAA engagement.
- A full-scale hybrid eSTOL demonstrator is scheduled to commence flight testing in 2022, providing crucial data and operational experience to support and de-risk the certification efforts.
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