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New Hybrid Plane Unveiled in Manassas

Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. [Photo courtesy of Electra]
On Wednesday, Electra, headquartered in Manassas, revealed the design of its new EL9 Ultra Short hybrid, nine-passenger aircraft.

More than 300 people were at the unveiling of the new aircraft in Manassas, including industry professionals, partners, customers and government officials.

According to a press release from Electra, the hybrid aircraft will be able to conduct "ultra-short" takeoffs and landings in soccer field-size spaces, which were previously limited to helicopter landings.

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