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 its FAA certification process for its 7-passenger eSTOL aircraft, engaging with the FAA's CECI and Atlanta ACO and hiring an experienced director, with a target approval by 2026.
- The eSTOL aircraft is designed for a 500-mile range, aiming to serve diverse markets including urban air mobility, cargo logistics, and air ambulance services, while the company emphasizes early FAA engagement to streamline certification.
- A full-scale hybrid eSTOL tech demonstrator is scheduled for flight testing in 2022 to gather crucial data and operational experience to support the aircraft's certification efforts.
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