Electra EL2 becomes first fixed-wing plane to fly helicopter-style IFR at commercial airport

Electra says its EL2 fixed-wing aircraft has performed a helicopter-style instrument approach (IFR) at a commercial airport for the first time. Route and date details were not disclosed.

• EL2 is a fixed-wing aircraft with ultra-short takeoff and landing capability
• First helicopter-style IFR approach by a fixed-wing plane at a commercial airport
• The design targets operation from standard airport infrastructure