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Electra

Hybrid-electric plane for tiny runways

USprivateest. 2020electra.aero (opens electra.aero)Checked 25 Sep

The brief

Analyst view
  • Its two-seat EL2 test plane has flown since 2023, proving the very short take-off.
  • Reports about 2,200 pre-orders for the EL9.
  • Announced an $850M factory in Springfield, Ohio, in July 2026.
Programs

Electra, one program

Updated 25d ago
EL9A nine-passenger hybrid-electric plane with eight electric propellers along the wing and a fuel-powered generator, built for runways as short as about 150 ft.ProtoNextEntry into service · 2030Updated 25d agoView program →
Research · Proto · Pilot · Deploy · Scaling

Upcoming catalysts

Company-wide
  • 2027Atlas to deliver the first EL9 airframe partsEL9by ~15 mo
  • Q42027EL9 first flight (company target: late 2027 to early 2028)EL9by ~15 mo

Peers

Electric & hydrogen planes · 3

Company & funding

HQ
US
Founded
2020

People

Key people
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