Electra Eyes 30% Fuel Savings From Turbogenerator

Electra sees a turbogenerator as a fuel-saving, interim step ahead of more energy-dense batteries.
Credit: Electra
CHICAGO—Electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft developer Electra believes a 500-600 kW turbogenerator will allow its in-development nine-passenger aircraft to fly 30% more fuel efficiently than a similar-sized aircraft. The eSTOL company has not yet decided on a turbogenerator for its...

Subscription Required

 

Electra Eyes 30% Fuel Savings From Turbogenerator is published in Advanced Air Mobility Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN Premium membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Advanced Air Mobility through your company? Login with your existing email and password

Not a member?  Learn how to access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the air transport community.