Electra.Aero Details EL9 Nine-Seat eSTOL Aircraft

Electra EL9

Electra’s nine-passenger EL9 will combine distributed electric propulsion and blown-lift technology to enable takeoff and landing in football-field-size spaces.

Credit: Electra.aero
Emboldened by validation of its concept with a two-seat technology demonstrator, Electra.aero has previewed the design of its planned nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft, mapping out a path from aspiring startup to commercial aircraft manufacturer. “After a year of successful test flights of our...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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