Electra Sets a Production Date for the EL9 Hybrid, With Owner Deliveries Targeted for 2027

Electra has signed an airframe agreement that moves its hybrid-electric EL9 out of the design phase and onto the factory floor. The manufacturer says initial production begins in September, with the first aircraft reaching buyers in 2027. For owners weighing a spot in the hybrid-aircraft category, it's the first firm manufacturing timeline attached to the EL9 program.

With reporting from Flying.