Electra designed the experimental aircraft with the goals of reducing emissions and noise and connecting new destinations for regional air travel, including underserved communities.
Media will be able to watch and film the flight, which includes a ground roll of up to 150 feet for the ultra-short takeoff and landing. The flight also includes a battery-only landing. Media interested in attending should RSVP to Rob Margetta. robert.j.margetta@nasa.gov.
NASA’s aeronautics research works to develop new generations of sustainable aviation technologies that will create new options for both American passengers and cargo. Agency-sponsored research aims to provide industry suppliers such as Electra, and others with data that can help inform the design of innovative, green aircraft while reducing operating costs. NASA’s investments include projects that explore electric aircraft technologies, and work that helped improve the concept of electric short takeoff and landing.
The agency’s work with private sector aviation providers helps NASA strive to bring sustainable solutions to the American people. In November, NASA selected Electra as one of its five receivers. Modern Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 awards, through which they will develop design studies and explore key technologies to push the boundaries of the possibilities for the next generation of sustainable commercial aircraft. These new studies will help the agency identify and select promising aircraft concepts and technologies for further investigation.
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Mira Bernstein / Rob Margetta
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
meira.b.bernstein@nasa.gov / robert.j.margetta@nasa.gov