Bristow Group, Electra sign launch agreement for delivery of EL9 aircraft

Electra and Bristow Group (VTOL) signed a Pre-Delivery Payment deposit agreement with binding terms and conditions aligned to the commercial aviation industry standard, subject to aircraft certification, securing the first delivery slot for Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft, capable of carrying nine passengers with baggage or 3,000 pounds of cargo for 330 nautical miles, and has a maximum ferry range of 1,100 nautical miles with IFR reserves. The PDP agreement includes option rights for Bristow to another 45 aircraft at the same fixed terms. Bristow plans to deploy the EL9 across turnkey mobility solutions for corporate customers, premier destinations and resorts, major and regional airlines, and government agencies operating essential public service routes.