Electra.aero has secured a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Army to advance hybrid-electric powertrain and propulsion systems. The 18-month agreement aims ...

The Federal Aviation Administration named Manassas-based Electra.aero among a smattering of companies selected for the new Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration ...

‍Electra to partner with the U.S. Army to explore the operational benefits of hybrid-electric propulsion on fuel demand, range, and new mission capabilities for current and future aircraft Electra was ...

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/ ...

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero, Inc. ("Electra"), in partnership with Surf Air Mobility Inc. ("Surf Air Mobility") (NYSE: SRFM) and Virginia Tech, successfully completed ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surf Air Mobility Inc. (“Surf Air Mobility”) (NYSE: SRFM), a leading regional air mobility platform, today announced its participation in the event for the successful ...

Electra is pursuing miliary applications for the hybrid-electric, ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing EL9. Credit: Electra.aero Startup Electra.aero is to study the benefits of hybrid-electric propulsion ...

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 ...

A series of "breathtakingly short" takeoffs and landings showcase how Electra's hybrid-electric aircraft will unlock the new era of Direct Aviation Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) will leverage its ...