By Lily Lewis, Originally published by Michigan Aerospace
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) has been awarded the first contract from NASA’s Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 initiative. Under this initiative, NASA aims to establish U.S. leadership in decarbonizing aviation. The award will look to Electra to develop next-generation technologies for reduced carbon emissions in commercial airliners while working alongside industry and academic leaders which include the University of Michigan.