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.
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One Century Later, Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race Revival Date Set
National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence will revive the Pulitzer Trophy after a 100-year hiatus.
Pulitzer Trophy Air Race to Be Revived With All-Electric Aircraft
Historic event finds new life with an agreement between the National Aeronautical Association and Advanced Air Mobility Institute.
Electra Appoints Ex-Boeing Executive as CEO
Boeing former chief strategy officer B. Marc Allen, who held an array of positions with the company for more than a decade, will lead the hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer.
Air Taxis, Electric Jets, and More in Store for NBAA-BACE
Advanced air mobility firms Joby Aviation, Lilium, and Electra, are among those to be featured at this year’s event in Las Vegas.
Honeywell and Electra Agree to Supplier, Investment Deal
In addition to supplying components for Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) design, Honeywell makes an undisclosed investment.
Electra Completes Grass Field Takeoffs With Less Than 300 Feet
The manufacturer’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) design goes airborne at neighborhood driving speeds through the use of blown lift propulsion.
Electra Achieves Takeoff, Landing With Under 170 Feet of Runway
The manufacturer’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) demonstrator completes the first crewed flight test of its foundational capability.
Volar Looks to Commercialize eSTOL Aircraft in UAE
The Hong Kong-based firm is developing an aircraft-agnostic platform for on-demand, zero-emission trips.
Navy to Explore Use of eSTOL Aircraft, Issues Contract to Electra
The service is investigating the aircraft’s potential utility in environments with operational challenges or minimal infrastructure.
