Electra.aero, Inc.

Electra.aero, Inc. is an aerospace company dedicated to developing and manufacturing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft. Founded with a mission to decarbonize aviation, the company aims to provide affordable air travel without reliance on traditional airports, while minimizing emissions and noise. Electra.aero's corporate headquarters are located in Manassas, Virginia.

The company's primary product is the EL9 Ultra Short aircraft, a nine-passenger hybrid-electric eSTOL vehicle designed for urban and regional air mobility. This aircraft leverages advanced technologies such as blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion, enabling it to take off and land in less than 150 feet. Electra.aero is pioneering a new transportation model called "Direct Aviation," which seeks to connect underserved regional markets and provide point-to-point air travel, offering a more efficient and sustainable alternative to ground transportation and conventional air travel. The EL9 is designed to carry 7-9 passengers or up to 3,000 lbs of payload with a range of 500 miles, and boasts significantly lower operating costs and noise levels compared to helicopters and eVTOLs.

In recent developments, Electra.aero completed the first urban flight of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short Aircraft in downtown Charleston in May 2026. The company also unveiled a Turbo-Electric Aircraft Concept for a next-generation airliner as part of NASA's AACES 2050 Program in June 2026 and published its inaugural Direct Aviation Market Outlook in May 2026. Electra.aero submitted its EL9 aircraft for FAA Type Certification in December 2025 and has secured over 2,200 pre-orders from more than 60 operators globally. B. Marc Allen serves as the President & CEO, with founder Dr. John S. Langford, III, acting as Board Chairman. The company is privately held and raised $115 million in April 2025.