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Bristow becomes launch customer for Electra EL9 uSTOL aircraft (aerospaceglobalnews.com)

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The Electra EL9 is a nine-passenger hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft designed to operate from spaces more commonly associated with sports pitches than runways.

Rather than relying on vertical lift, the EL9 achieves its performance through ultra-short take-off and landing capability of around 150 feet, enabled by a combination of distributed electric propulsion and blown-lift aerodynamics.

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Flight testing is planned to begin in 2027, with certification and entry into service targeted for 2029.

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