FAA closes the G-1 issue paper, setting the certification basis for the EL9

Electra/EL9

The FAA closed its G-1 issue paper for Electra's EL9, establishing the formal certification basis for the hybrid-electric aircraft including its distributed propulsion, blown-lift wing, and fly-by-wire controls. Completed seven months after Electra's November 2025 Part 23 application, this milestone follows years of early technical engagement with the FAA.

• Seven-month timeline from certification application to G-1 closure.
• Covers distributed hybrid-electric propulsion, blown-lift STOL wing, advanced fly-by-wire.
• G-2 phase ahead: compliance shown through analysis, ground tests, flight tests, inspections.
• EL9 carries 9 passengers or 3,000 lb cargo up to 330 nautical miles.