NASA Awards Electra Contract for Next-Gen Airliner Development

NASA has awarded Electra, a U.S.-based company, a contract to develop key technologies and aircraft concepts aimed at the next generation of commercial airliners. This initiative is part of NASA’s broader efforts to drive innovation in commercial aviation, with an emphasis on sustainable and efficient aircraft that could enter service by mid-century. Electra’s involvement signals NASA’s commitment to fostering cutting-edge advancements in aerodynamics, propulsion, and lightweight materials, with the goal of creating airliners that meet future environmental and operational standards.