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Electra has announced that it has submitted an application to the FAA for Part 23 type certification of its EL9 hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. Electra states that the filing is an important step in transitioning the EL9 out of technology development.
The EL9 is designed for quiet, point-to-point mobility in order to avoid overly crowded airport hubs. It can seat up to nine passengers and combines hybrid-electric propulsion with a blown-lift wing design. Electra claims that it can take off and land in spaces as small as 150 feet, which opens up more locations for potential Ultra Short Access Points.
"This certification application signals that the EL9 is fast becoming a reality and reflects the progress our team and the FAA have made together," said Electra CEO Marc Allen. "The EL9 combines blown-lift with distributed electric propulsion to unlock air travel that takes people directly from where they are to where they want to go. We will continue to engage with the FAA to demonstrate that the EL9 is a reliable fixed-wing aircraft that will serve passengers, move cargo, and connect communities for many years to come."
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The submission includes FAA Form 8110-12, the Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP), and the EL9 Aircraft Specification. Electra will continue to work toward certification, including collaborating with the FAA on the acceptance of the PSCP and detailing the test implementation phase of the Type Certification process.