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eSTOL

Nov 27, 2023

Electra’s hybrid prototype aircraft takes first flight

This story was updated Dec. 1. A Manassas aircraft manufacturer that’s developing an electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft logged a significant milestone Nov. 19 when it completed its first hybrid-electric flight. Electra’s EL-2 Goldfinch took off from Manassas Regional Airport and flew 23 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,200 feet and covered about […]

eSTOL rendering. Courtesy Electra
Jan 26, 2023

Manassas company to develop short takeoff, landing aircraft for Air Force

Manassas-based aerospace company Electra.aero Inc. has received a Strategic Funding Increase award from the U.S. Air Force‘s AFWERX arm that secures up to $85 million for development of a prototype electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The award, announced Thursday, secures funding between private investments, government funding and matching Small Business Innovation Research [...]

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