Good news! The Wright Brothers were from Ohio.
I am not sure why the company refers to its electric aircraft as "hybrid-electric aircraft"? Did not hybrid-electric cars conjure inferiority and expensive?
"Electra, a startup from MIT, plans to build a hybrid-electric aircraft in Springfield, Ohio. The plane uses eight electric wing motors combined with a small, efficient gas-powered generator, and its minimal runway requirement, 1,200-mile range and cruising speed of 200 mph make it a potential alternative to traditional air and ground transit."
"... The hybrid aircraft is being designed for short-runway takeoffs and landings. It is powered by eight electric wing motors and a small, highly efficient gas-powered generator.
The fixed-wing plane offers a 1,200-mile range and a cruising speed of roughly 200 mph. Its minimal runway requirements allow it to operate from nontraditional locations like soccer fields, parking lots, and barges. ...
Following subscale testing at MIT and the company’s official founding in 2019, Electra validated the concept with its EL2 two-seat demonstrator, which has logged over 200 flight tests since 2023.
And it is now leveraging new investment to scale manufacturing for its nine-passenger commercial aircraft in Springfield and Clark County. ...
Interestingly, the aircraft operates far more quietly than other planes or helicopters because its power is distributed across eight smaller propellers. This quiet operation makes it both more affordable to run and suitable for noise-sensitive urban and suburban areas. ..."
MIT startup to build 1,200-mile range hybrid-electric aircraft for regional travel "MIT startup to build 1,200-mile range hybrid-electric aircraft for regional travel"
Electra to Usher in the Next Era of Aviation with Advanced Production Facility in Springfield, Ohio (original news release) "$850 million investment in Springfield and Clark County will move Direct Aviation from concept to reality, creating nearly 2,000 jobs and supporting production of up to 800 EL9 Ultra Short aircraft per year"
Electra, City of Helsinki, and Haaga-Helia University Sign MOU to Explore Direct Aviation Across the Gulf of Finland (original news release) "Collaboration will study how Electra’s Ultra Short aircraft can create faster, quieter, and more direct connections between Helsinki and Tallinn, where 7.5 million people travel each year."
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