NASA Program Explores Hybrid-Electric ‘Double Bubble’ Airliner Concept
Design combines turbofan engines, electric tail fans, and a lifting fuselage.
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Electra Unveils Plan to Reshape Regional Travel With Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Company’s ‘Direct Aviation Market Outlook’ lays out more than 2,600 new air routes that could shorten drives.
How Electra and Bristow Could Launch New Era of ‘Direct Aviation’
Helicopter operator places binding predelivery payments for manufacturing slots.
Electra Shares Alternative to ‘Broken’ Hub-and-Spoke Airport Model
Electric aircraft developer shares its vision for operations utilizing “ultra short access points.”
Lockheed’s Skunk Works Will Help Develop Electra’s ‘Ultra-STOL’ EL9
Defense contractor’s secretive advanced technology arm could accelerate the timeline for the hybrid-electric aircraft, designed to take off and land in just 150 feet.
4 New Members Join GAMA’s Roster
Trade group builds its membership ranks with addition of TAT Technologies, Eve Air Mobility, Ascendance, and Electra.
Electra’s Hybrid Fixed-Wing Aircraft Snags Interest Among Helicopter Operators
Manufacturer has 2,200 provisional orders for its nine-passenger EL9 from customers around the world, CEO Marc Allen tells FLYING.
NASA Chief to Fly in Experimental ‘Ultra Short’ Aircraft
Space agency contractor Electra is developing hybrid-electric aircraft that require just 150 feet of runway for takeoff and landing.
NASA Taps Electra to Design Electric Commercial Airliner of the Future
Space agency is backing the development of a new generation of aircraft in order to help decarbonize the aviation industry.
U.S. Military Gets First Look at Ultra Short Aircraft
Manufacturer Electra performs demonstration flights for the military under a $85 million contract with the U.S. Air Force.
