There are around 100 electric aircraft flying today, but collaboration is key to scaling up sustainable operations so that the entry of regional aircraft extends capability to affordable, longer range passenger transport.

With a number of Textron leadership positions under her belt, Kriya Shortt is a natural to take the helm at its eAviation development arm.

As a participant in the Nexus customer advisory board, flyExclusive has agreed to provide input on operator, pilot and passenger preferences to inform development of the Nexus, an EVTOL currently under development.