Posted on 01/31/2024 12:57:03 PM PST by Red Badger
Electra, a next-gen aerospace company with a mission to help decarbonize aviation and open new air transportation markets, today announced its achievement of pre-order sales of over 2,000 electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft with a market value exceeding $8 billion. Electra passed the order milestone on January 19th when it signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with JetSetGo Aviation Services Private Ltd. ("JetSetGo") at Wings India 2024, in addition to recent LOIs with travel industry leaders LYGG ("LYGG") in Finland and Charm Aviation, LLC ("Charm") in New York City to introduce Electra's eSTOL aircraft in their respective markets.
Electra's order book underscores strong interest from a broad array of flight operators across diverse markets. These operators are opting for Electra's eSTOL aircraft to offer a more convenient and sustainable air travel experience for their customers. Whether facilitating short-distance flights from urban vertiports, covering longer journeys of up to 500 miles to regional airports, or flying adventure tours or medical missions to locations without ground infrastructure, Electra's partners value the unparalleled flexibility, safety, and economics of Electra's eSTOL aircraft.
JetSetGo Aviation Services Partnership
JetSetGo, India's first marketplace for private jet and helicopter charters, operates India's largest on-demand aircraft fleet. Electra and JetSetGo are collaborating to explore relevant markets and identify new routes using eSTOL capabilities. These routes will establish vital connectivity between India's cities and regional transportation hubs for communities underserved by flight.
"India's geography and demographics make it an ideal launch market for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). We want to lead the transformation of urban and regional connectivity and believe Electra is the right partner with the technology to make this vision a reality," remarked Kanika Tekriwal, JetSetGo's Chief Operating Officer (CEO) and co-founder.
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So Mr. 2nd you have the choice of flying Electra’s eSTOL or a Boeing 737 Max.
“Uhh, Nevermind. I think I’ll drive.”
At least the wheel didn’t fall off....................
They will use the short takeoff feature to allow wealthy commuters to bypass urban congestion. After a few years in India and other Third World countries, they can apply for FAA certification.
They don't really define "hybrid-electric". Also the demonstration flight was with a two-seater, which reached 3,200 feet and went 30 miles.
How far will the plane go with nine passengers plus luggage plus one pilot in the middle of a winter snowstorm while circling the airport waiting for the runway to be cleared?
Not a big deal. The $8 billion was not transferred. These are orders like, “OK, if you build them and they test out to the specs you claim, put us down for $8 billion in airplanes.”
Lots of startup aircraft companies get these type of loosey-goosey orders for fund raising purposes.
Carbonphobia rots the brain.
Yes, it looks like crashing one of those in the Himalayas would be a lot safer than crashing an ATR-72. :)
It has 8 toy propellers.
“Passengers will each be issued a asbestos suit and a life jacket..................”
.. and an XBox controller.
There will be a lot of used ones for sale soon after.
Huh ... to me, it looks like a Twin Otter with way too many engines ...
There was a great Dilbert cartoon lampooning the go go Internet boom. It’s appropriate here. It was Wally looking for venture capital. He said something like this: “If you go in with your “pitch” wearing a ponytail, it’s an extra million “. It’s probably the same now with all things Green & NetZero!
Arm flapping battery humpers have fun with that
I like the idea of hybrid electric over plug in electric...that would suck to need to “refuel” in air ;)
It’s as if they never heard of a helicopter.
Yep. Greeniaces infected with Carbonphobia. It’s a serious affliction. Unfortunately, the government’s cure is to pour hundreds of billions of OUR dollars onto those afflicted in the hope they get well.
Clever, that!
“Anyone else remember back in the 60s, if you wanted to fly into Washington National (DCA) it had to be on an Electra...nothing larger?”
I saw the name and recoiled in horror. How could they use that name??! Electras fell out of the skies at an alarming rate per mileage and were grounded.
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