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 is actively working with the FAA (CECI and Atlanta ACO) to define the certification path for its eSTOL aircraft, aiming for FAA approval by 2026, and has hired Randy Griffith as its Director of Certification.
- The company's eSTOL aircraft is designed to carry seven passengers and a pilot up to 500 miles, targeting diverse markets such as urban/regional air mobility, cargo logistics, and air ambulance services.
- Electra plans to begin flight testing a full-scale hybrid eSTOL tech demonstrator in 2022 to gather data and reduce certification risks, emphasizing early and proactive engagement with the FAA for an efficient and safe certification process.
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