
Electra has received a small research contract from the Army to mature hybrid-electric propulsion systems the company is developing for its ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft to advance the technology, and reduce risks, for Army aviation. The 18-month $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research contract supports research and development of hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems, Electra said on Tuesday. Under the award, Electra will conduct a trade study, operational analysis, modeling and simulation, flight-test, and evaluation. The Northern…