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Wright Electric

Boeing for electric planes

Y CombinatorWinter 2017ActiveIndustrialsAviation and SpaceAirplanesClimate

What they do

Problem

Commercial aviation needs a way to reduce emissions and operating costs while maintaining safety for short-haul flights.

Solution

Wright Electric develops large commercial battery-electric airplanes like the 186-seat Wright 1 for short-haul routes.

Who it's for

Airlines operating short-haul commercial passenger routes use these electric aircraft.

Founders

Jeff Engler
Founder/CEO
Doug Griswold
Founder

Open roles 1

Business Development Lead to the CEO (Chief of Staff – BD)
NY, US / Remote (US) · Full-time · $120 - $160
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