Electra hybrid-electric aircraft adds 250 turbogenerators for ultra-short flights
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Electra has partnered with Safran Helicopter Engines to supply 250 TG600 turbogenerators for its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft, which needs only 150 feet of runway for takeoff and landing. Targeting FAA certification and commercial service by 2030, the EL9 could connect communities currently underserved by traditional commercial aviation.
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