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Engines

Evolito Submits Electric Engine Type Cert Application

E800 series engine to power Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short aircraft
Evolito
Aircraft

Electra Unveils Turbo-electric Airliner Concept

‘Double-bubble’ fuselage promises efficiency gains
Electra’s NASA AACES 2050 airliner concept
Aircraft

Electra Makes First 'Ultra Short' Urban Demo Flight

EL2 technology demonstrator lands on pier in Charleston, South Carolina
Electra EL2 landing on pier alongside crowd
Airlines

Electra Report Shows Direct Aviation Market Opportunity

Hybrid-electric aircraft developer wants to expand regional air services
Electra EL2 aircraft
Aircraft

Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports
Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.
Regulations and Government

DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials

Archer, Wisk, Beta, Joby, and others to take part in nationwide trials
Joby eVTOL at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Bristow Secures Delivery Slots for Hybrid-electric EL9 Aircraft

The nine-seat aircraft will fly for companies, resorts, and airlines
Electra EL9 Ultra Short
Regulations and Government

DOT’s National AAM Roadmap Draws Broad Industry Support

U.S. roadmap sets milestones for eVTOL and autonomous aircraft
Wisk Gen 6 first flight
Regulations and Government

Electra Files Type Cert Application for EL9 STOL Aircraft

FAA begins Part 23 review of hybrid-electric EL9 airplane
Electra Aero EL9
Training and Workforce

Electra’s Footprint Grows as Hybrid ‘Ultra Short’ Aircraft Gains Momentum

Company announces expansions to facilities in Virginia and Switzerland
Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short