Wright announces Wright Electric Aircraft Engine Test Cell (WEAETC)

All short flights will be zero-emissions

The Wright Spirit builds on a proven 4-engine, 100 passenger platform: the BAe 146. By leveraging Wright’s megawatt-class propulsion system, we transform it to an all-electric, zero-emissions aircraft serving one-hour flights.

The wright Spirit

Quiet 1 hour flights

The Spirit aircraft design builds on the BAe 146 platform, a 100 passenger, 4-engine aircraft known for its operation out of noise-sensitive airports.

Ultra lightweight energy storage

High power motors

Efficient inverters

Integrated propulsors

1 MW Motor →

London to Paris, minimal emissions

By focusing on a proven 100-passenger aircraft and one-hour flights, the Wright Spirit addresses the world's busiest passenger routes. This includes:

Europe

  • Frankfurt—Paris
  • Paris—London
  • Stockholm—Copenhagen
  • Lisbon—Madrid

Americas

  • New York—Boston
  • New York—Washington
  • San Francisco—Los Angeles
  • Sao Paulo—Rio de Janeiro
  • Atlanta—Orlando

Middle East

  • Doha—Dubai
  • Istanbal—Izmir
  • Riyadh—Medina

Asia

  • Sydney—Melbourne
  • Hong Kong—Taipei
  • Kuala Lumpur-Singapore
  • Tokyo-Osaka
  • Seoul—Jeju

Technology Roadmap

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Motor and inverter development
Propulsion fan development
Flight: One electric engine
Flight: Two electric engines
Flight: All four electric engines
Wright Spirit entry into service

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Wright partners with airlines and maintains strategic collaborations with suppliers and aerospace industry leaders.
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High performance, clean technology. Zero emissions.

We're transforming flights, inside and out. Wright is committed to making every flight more efficient and better for the environment.
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