Aircraft
Jekta Moving ahead on Electric Flying Boat Plans
Research verified the economics of an electric amphibious aircraft
Jektra flying boat
The Passenger Hydro Aircraft Zero Emissions 100 flying boat offers an electric alternative to traditional aircraft. (Photo: David McIntosh)

Research from Switzerland-based Jekta has reinforced the underlying potential for its PHA-ZE 100 amphibious electric flying boat, particularly in areas where infrastructure hampers accessible regional air mobility and costs of operation are notably higher with the use of jet-A, the company said on the eve of the Dubai Airshow.

Jekta unveiled plans for its electric PHA-ZE—which stands for Passenger Hydro Aircraft Zero Emissions—at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo last year, presenting an aircraft that could fly up to 150 kilometers (94 miles) carrying up to 19 passengers at speeds of up to 135 knots.