Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The EL9 features eight electric propellers along the leading edge of its wings and large flaps on the trailing edges. This ...

Lockheed Martin is tightening its relationship with hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra after having helped fund the firm in 2022. The defence giant’s Skunk Works division has signed an ...

Testing at MIT's Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel validates that the EL9's blown lift wing design unlocks novel aviation capabilities including the ability to take off and land in 150 feet This ...

Electra is developing one of the most advanced ultra-short hybrid-electric aircraft for passenger transportation in the US. An impressive machine like that needs the best electric propulsion system it ...

Electra.aero has named Evolito as the supplier of electric propulsion units (EPUs) for its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. Under the agreement, Evolito will deliver EPUs that include motors, ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Filing advances the hybrid-electric aircraft from the FAA's Emerging Technology Division into formal certification ...

Evolito is proud to play a key role in powering Electra’s next-generation aircraft. Our engines blow the EL9 wing to dramatically increase lift, enabling takeoff and landing in just 150 feet (45 ...

Electra, Surf Air Mobility and Virginia Tech announced the completion of its first series of public demonstrations for its hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. According to Electra, the demos ...

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal on Saturday announced a successful test flight of his aviation startup LAT Aerospace’s tech ...

Filing advances the hybrid-electric aircraft from the FAA's Emerging Technology Division into formal certification process with Aircraft Certification Service MANASSAS, Va., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ ...