Wright Electric is an American startup company focused on developing zero-emissions electric airliners for short to medium-distance flights. They aim to eliminate carbon emissions from all regional single-aisle flights by introducing the Wright Spirit, the first zero-emissions 100-passenger plane, and the Wright 1, a zero-emissions airplane for everyday use.

Wright Electric

Wright Electric, Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based company developing the world’s first family of zero-emissions commercial aircraft. The Wright Spirit will incorporate Wright’s megawatt-class electric propulsion system and serve the 100-passenger market for one-hour flights by retrofitting BAe 146 aircraft with entry into service in 2026. The Wright 1 will be a 186-seat airliner with an 800-mile range, targeting entry into service in 2030.

Third Sphere

US Department of Energy

Y Combinator

Endure Capital

AAF Management Ltd.

Proton Enterprises

Ahmed Abdelhamid

Bossanova Investimentos

Lionheart Ventures

ONE WORLD Impact Investments LLC

Electrification is a trend that spans across all transportation sectors. Join us at VERTEX in Austin, TX April 19-21 where CEO of Wright Electric, Jeff Engler, will be participating as a panelist along with other industry leaders as they discuss how they're solving problems related to design, weight, range, and scale while laying the foundation for the future of air travel.

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Join us as we create the future of commercial aviation. At Wright, we are looking for innovative and creative leaders to drive the solutions required for sustainable propulsion systems and aircraft. Our mission is to drive zero-emissions flights for the narrowbody aircraft market and specifically, the one-hour flights which make up the world’s busiest routes. As a key member of our team, you will play a leading role in the research, design and development of products for the commercial aircraft industry. Be a part of shaping a more sustainable aviation future today. Key open positions include:

Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer
Electric Motor Design Engineer
Test Engineer

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