Flightglobal

Electra launches defence unit targeting military applications for EL9 ‘ultra-short’ concept

Start-up US aircraft developer Electra is launching a defence business to pursue military opportunities for its EL9 ultra-short take-off and landing concept aircraft. Known as Electra Defense, the new ...
AeroTime

Electra completes first urban demo flight of ultra-short takeoff and landing EL2

Electra flew its EL2 demonstrator in downtown Charleston as it continues to develop the nine-passenger EL9 hybrid-electric ...
Electrek

Small runways, big tech: hybrid-electric aircraft shows off some uSTOL magic

Aviation startup Electra made history last month when its EL2 became the first hybrid-electric Ultra Short Take-off and Landing (uSTOL) aircraft to successfully complete helicopter-like take-offs and ...
The National Interest

Another Asian Nation Is on Track to Get the F-35 Fighter Jet This Year

Singapore plans to operate a handful of both the conventional F-35A and the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B. The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is set to receive its first US-made ...
Flightglobal

Electra and Safran power ahead towards EL9 first flight

A critical part of Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric ultra-short take-off and landing aircraft is beginning to come together, with assembly of the Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) TG600 turbogenerator now ...