Electra’s Hybrid eSTOL Aircraft Is One Step Closer to Production

Electra is on the road—or runway, rather—to production.

The Virginia startup just announced that its hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft has scored a very important tick of approval from the FAA. The U.S. regulator has closed the G-1 Issue Paper, putting the EL9 firmly on track for type certification and commercialization.

“The swift G1 achievement reflects the hard work and productive collaboration between Electra and the FAA, who are…