Electra Brings Regional Ultra-STOL To New York Heliport

Electra’s EL2 Ultra Short

Electra’s EL2 Ultra Short landed on the barge used for helicopter parking at Manhattan’s Downtown Skyport.

Credit: Electra.aero
Realizing its founding vision, U.S. startup Electra.aero has operated a fixed-wing aircraft at a downtown New York heliport for the first time. The fixed-wing aircraft operated with less than 150 ft. ground roll Its noise signature is lower than that of helicopters and eVTOLs Electra’s EL2...
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