New turbo-electric passenger aircraft concept projected to deliver 17% more range efficiency

The concept is designed to fit within existing airport gates and airline operations. The configuration also supports a twin-aisle cabin layout. Electra A hybrid-electric aviation company has unveiled a new conceptual aircraft design for next-generation airliners. Electra’s conceptual aircraft uses a wide “double-bubble” fuselage that allows the body of the aircraft to contribute more lift, while two underwing turbofan engines produce thrust as well as electricity to power electric tail fans that ingest and re-energize slower-moving air over the fuselage. Latest configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency The technique is known as boundary layer ingestion. Electra’s analysis...