Aviation startup Electra made history last month when its EL2 became the first hybrid-electric uSTOL aircraft to do the thing ...

While many may imagine future aircraft as hover cars or light-speed jets, a more familiar form of tech could be the next big ...

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero, Inc. ("Electra"), in partnership with Surf Air Mobility Inc. ("Surf Air Mobility") (NYSE: SRFM) and Virginia Tech, successfully completed ...

‍Electra to partner with the U.S. Army to explore the operational benefits of hybrid-electric propulsion on fuel demand, range, and new mission capabilities for current and future aircraft Electra was ...

Flights showcased Electra’s EL2 technology demonstrator aircraft’s 150 ft takeoff and landing capabilities at Virginia Tech. Surf Air Mobility will leverage its operational scale and proprietary ...

Electra.aero has secured a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Army to advance hybrid-electric powertrain and propulsion systems. The 18-month agreement aims ...

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Electra.aero, Inc. recently introduced the EL-2 Goldfinch, a hybrid-electric, ultra-short ...

A series of "breathtakingly short" takeoffs and landings showcase how Electra's hybrid-electric aircraft will unlock the new era of Direct Aviation Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) will leverage its ...