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How This Ultra-Quiet Electric Aircraft Could Change Air Travel
- Electra.aero announced securing $115 million in Series B funding on April 21, 2025, in MANASSAS, Va.
- This investment aims to support growing demand and advance Electra's EL9 aircraft toward pre-production.
- The EL9 Ultra Short can take off and land in just 150 feet, about 10% of legacy planes.
- Electra Board Chair John Langford stated, "They've already become an indispensable partner and advisor...with the EL9."
- With over 2,200 pre-orders, Electra's EL9 unlocks new commercial routes and logistics for defense users.
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Electra Raises $115 Million to Pioneer the World's First Ultra Short Aircraft
Investment, led by Prysm Capital, moves the category creator's flagship EL9 Ultra Short into pre-production and certification, opens the door to Direct Aviation, and supports growing demand from commercial and defense markets
Electra secures US$115 million to advance EL9 aircraft pre-production
Electra has announced the successful closure of a US$115 million Series B funding round to support the next stage of development for its pioneering EL9 aircraft—the world's first ultra short take-off and landing aircraft. This funding will enable Electra to progress into the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, which is capable of taking off and landing in just 150 feet—approximately ten percent of the space required by conventiona…
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