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 preorder sales for its hybrid-electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft, valuing its order book at over $8 billion.
The nine-seat eSTOL aircraft is distinguished by its unique "blown lift" technology, enabling takeoffs and landings in just 150 feet of runway, and offering superior payload, range, and lower operating costs than vertical takeoff designs.
Recent major agreements with Lygg, JetSetGo, and Charm Aviation, coupled with prior orders from JSX and Bristow Group, underscore significant market demand across various regions and applications.
Slated for a 2028 commercial launch, the eSTOL's hybrid power system offers reduced emissions and noise, and crucially, does not require new airport electric charging infrastructure.

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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.