What Happened
Global Aviation Services Provider Expands Advanced Air Mobility
Bristow Group has signed a purchase agreement with Electra.aero for five EL9 ultra short takeoff and landing hybrid-electric aircraft, with options for an additional 45 aircraft. The agreement, which includes a multi-million-dollar pre-delivery deposit, converts an earlier letter of intent into a binding agreement. Bristow plans to use the EL9 to support a range of advanced air mobility services, including corporate transportation, airline feeder operations, and government missions. The EL9 is designed to take off and land in as little as 150 feet, allowing operations from locations inaccessible to most fixed-wing aircraft. According to AeroTime, the agreement marks a significant step forward for Electra and its hybrid-electric aircraft technology.