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Electra selects Atlas Group to build EL9 hybrid-electric prototypes for flight testing and certification

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Electra has chosen U.S. aerospace manufacturer Atlas Group to produce and assemble the first pre-production airframes for its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. The agreement advances Electra’s program toward flight testing, certification and eventual commercial production.

Discovered 2026-09-15T06:06:27.245614-07:00 | 2026-09-15T06:06:27.245614-07:00

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  • Atlas Group will manufacture and assemble the first EL9 airframes, establishing Electra’s industrial partner for the flight-test and certification program.
  • The agreement marks a program transition from development toward flight testing, certification and commercial-production planning.
  • The EL9 is a hybrid-electric aircraft designed for ultra-short takeoff and landing, placing its manufacturing progress within the broader advanced air mobility market.

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2026-09-15T06:06:27.245614-07:00
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