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Jekta Signs Deal With Gayo Aviation for 10 PHA-ZE 100 Amphibious Aircraft
The signing of a letter of intent with Sweden- and Dubai-based charter group Gayo Aviation marks the first provisional sales commitment for the Swiss electric airframe manufacturer.
Jetka PHA-ZE 100
A rendering of the Jetka PHA-ZE 100 flying boat shows 10 propellers, each with its own 180-kilowatt electric motor, mounted on a 30-meter (98-foot) wing.

Air charter broker Gayo Aviation has signed up as the launch customer for the PHA-ZE 100 electric amphibious aircraft being developed by Swiss-based start-up Jekta. The company says it will make the aircraft available for environmental and experiential tourism, as well as for sale or lease to charter operators seeking to diversify their fleets and scheduled regional airlines looking to connect underserved communities.

PHA-ZE stands for Passenger Hydro Aircraft Zero Emission and Jekta says the aircraft will have a range of around 150 km (94 miles), carrying 19 passengers at speeds of up to 135 knots (155 mph). The design features 10 wing-mounted propellers, each with its own 180-kW electric motor mounted on a 30-meter (98-foot) wing. Jekta is aiming to certify the PHA-ZE 100 under EASA and FAA Part 23 rules for fixed-wing aircraft and get into commercial service by 2029.