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Bristow secures first delivery slot for EL9

By Grace HardyFeatured, Hybrid-electric propulsion

Bristow Group has signed a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) deposit agreement with Electra.aero to secure the first delivery slot for the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. The deal is subject to...

January 22, 2026

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Electra names Evolito as EPU supplier for EL9

By Grace HardyFeatured, Hybrid-electric propulsion

Electra.aero, developer of the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric regional aircraft, has announced that Evolito, a developer of electric engines, generators, and fully-integrated electric propulsion systems, will supply electric propulsion units...

October 13, 2025

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Electra.aero expands U.S. and European facilities

By Grace HardyFeatured, Hybrid-electric propulsion, Regional Aviation

Electra.aero is expanding its facilities in Manassas, Virginia, and Bleienbach, Switzerland, as the programme to develop the EL9 hybrid-electric regional aircraft progresses. The Virginia headquarters, a 36,000 square foot facility,...

October 1, 2025

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Wilbur Air announced by Australian vertiport developer Skyportz

By Gideon EwersSustainability

Vertiport developer Skyportz has announced the creation of a wholly owned subsidiary, dubbed Wilbur Air, which will operate electric and hybrid aircraft from its future network of verti- and stol...

April 15, 2024