Electra Eyes 30% Fuel Savings From Turbogenerator

Garrett Reim July 01, 2022
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...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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