Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic Partner to Develop Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing Sites in US Cities

Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic announced a memorandum of understanding to explore infrastructure opportunities enabling ultra-short takeoff and landing (USTOL) aircraft operations closer to where people live and work in the US. The collaboration will assess using barges, piers, and elevated surfaces to convert new and existing sites in New York City into operational hubs for these aircraft

This initiative follows Electra’s successful demonstration of its hybrid-electric EL2 aircraft landing at a heliport in Manhattan. The companies aim to develop a regional air mobility model connecting urban centers and regional areas without relying on traditional airports, according to their statements