Electra's hybrid-electric plane pulls off incredible take-off and landing on runway that's just 150ft long
Published on Aug 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Aug 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
New footage shows a hybrid-electric plane – the Elctra EL2 – take off and land on a super short 150-foot-long runway.
The hybrid-electric STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft recently completed its first public demonstration, showcasing its ultra-short take-off and landing capabilities.
The aircraft is capable of taking off and landing in so-called Ultra Short Acess Points without the need for a conventional runway – and could be a real game changer for the aviation industry.
“These demonstrations showcased breathtakingly short takeoffs and landings and pinpoint landing capabilities with the power to transform aviation as we know it,” Electra’s chief executive Marc Allen said.
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
With a background in both local and national press in the UK, Claire moved to New Zealand before joining the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in May 2024. As a Senior Content Writer working on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), Claire was the first writer on the team to make the site’s output a slick 24/7 operation covering the latest in automotive news.
