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Electra unveils EL9 ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft design

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The EL9 uses blown lift technology to land on runways as short as 150 feet (45 meters), which would even enable it to land in unconventional spots such as football fields and parking lots. On November 13, 2024, Electra revealed the design of its future EL9 ultra short takeoff and landing hybrid-electric nine-seater aircraft.

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Electra secures 2,200 ultra-STOL EL9 aircraft preorders worth nearly $9 billion

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Electras EL9 combines blown lift technology and hybrid-electric propulsion to land on runways as short as 150 feet (45 meters) enabling it to rival helicopter access. Celebrating the news, Electra said that the developers order pipeline is one of the largest in the Advanced Air Mobility industry.

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Vertical Aerospace starts VX4 untethered flights, unveils long-term strategy

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The proposed investment and recapitalization will help to expand the company’s financial runway and bring it closer to the planned certification date for the VX4. Vertical Aerospace reported a cash position of £42.8 million ($57.4 million) as of September 30, 2024, and evaluated its capital needs for the next 12 months at around £78.4

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Tropic Island Airways signs LOI with Tidal Flight for Polaris hybrid seaplanes

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According to the company, Polaris is a modern, clean-sheet, hybrid-electric seaplane that can carry 9 to 12 passengers with baggage and is capable of landing on both waterways and runways. Tidal Flight Seaplanes present the opportunity to provide direct, low-infrastructure access to city centers, remote communities, and coastal destinations.

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New Swiss Government Jet Too Big For Hangar, Too Heavy For Runway!?

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Media outlets have also reported that the airports runway is too short for the aircraft to operate with a full payload. Only after ordering the jet was it discovered that the Bombardier Global 7500 does NOT fit into the existing building in Bern-Belp - the airport where the Swiss Federal Council would typically store such an aircraft.

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Airbus BelugaXL forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam 

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Air traffic controllers then vectored the aircraft towards Schiphol where the aircraft landed on runway 18C at 15:14 local time. The aircraft offers a total capacity of 50,500 kg (111,333 lb) payload and can carry outsized and other unusual cargoes on short and medium-length flights. It has been a busy week for the BelugaXL fleet.

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Flying To Saint Helena, The Remote Airport In The South Atlantic Ocean

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However, due to strong wind shear plus the short runway, that ultimately didnt end up being the case, at least without a major payload restriction. However, the airport isnt otherwise as challenging to fly to, given the much longer runway, which means that wide body jets can fly there.