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Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio for first EL9 hybrid-electric production plant, investing $850M and targeting 2029 output

Electra.aero plans its first scaled production facility for the nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. The company says the site will require an ~$850M investment, create 1,975 jobs, and supports moving the aircraft from development into commercial production by 2029. The announcement was made in the context of Farnborough 2026.

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2026-07-21T08:51:52.481660-07:00

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FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches

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2026-07-21T03:43:08.724685-07:00

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Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

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2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Reuters

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

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Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio for first EL9 hybrid-electric production plant, investing $850M and targeting 2029 output Electra.aero plans its first scaled production facility for the nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. The company says the site will require an ~$850M investment, create 1,975 jobs, and supports moving the aircraft from development into commercial production by 2029. The announcement was made in the context of Farnborough 2026.

2026-07-21T08:51:52.481660-07:00

Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio for first EL9 hybrid-electric production plant, investing $850M and targeting 2029 output

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FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it is working to help industry bring air taxis, supersonic airplanes, boost space launches, and expand drone operations to market as it embraces next-generation aviation. The agency’s update was delivered during the Farnborough Airshow context.

2026-07-21T03:43:08.724685-07:00

FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches

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Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market Embraer and Anduril signed an MOU to pursue the Barracuda missile for the C-390, without a timeline for initial testing. Separately, Anduril and Archer Aviation unveiled a jointly-developed autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform for both defense and commercial missions. In adjacent drone-defense moves, Kratos was selected by the US Energy Department to protect nuclear transports from drone attacks, and X-Bow announced its Buckler interceptor after successful flight testing against Shahed-type drones.

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

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Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy to Beta's MV250 Military VTOL

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy

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Vertical Aerospace nears UK government funding (up to £310m) to anchor UK production Vertical said it is close to securing a final “broad package” of government-backed investment, including a grant of up to £310 million, with a decision expected by year-end. The funding is aimed at anchoring production in the UK as the company advances its aircraft development and scale-up plans.

2026-07-20T16:08:31.781398-07:00

Vertical Aerospace nears UK government funding (up to £310m) to anchor UK production

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LYTE Aviation and AMROS Global team up on AMROS’ PowerBridge HyVolt hybrid-electric propulsion for LYTE’s SkyBus hydrogen eVTOL LYTE Aviation has partnered with AMROS Global to develop and deliver the PowerBridge HyVolt hybrid-electric propulsion system for LYTE’s 40-seat hybrid-hydrogen eVTOL, the SkyBus. The collaboration targets integrating the hybrid-electric powerplant into the aircraft’s propulsion architecture.

2026-07-20T00:08:10.417437-07:00

LYTE Aviation and AMROS Global team up on AMROS’ PowerBridge HyVolt hybrid-electric propulsion for LYTE’s SkyBus hydrogen eVTOL

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SkyDrive begins formal FAA familiarization for its compact eVTOL type certification SkyDrive has started formal familiarization meetings with the U.S. FAA as part of the company’s type certification process for its compact eVTOL aircraft. The sessions mark an early, structured step in regulatory engagement toward potential certification approval.

2026-07-20T00:08:09.438150-07:00

SkyDrive begins formal FAA familiarization for its compact eVTOL type certification

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SkyDrive Commences Formal Familiarization Meetings with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

2026-07-20T00:08:09.438150-07:00

SkyDrive Commences Formal Fami

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