Electra to build $850M aircraft production facility in Springfield, Ohio

Electra announced plans to establish its first production facility for the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft in Springfield, Ohio, with an $850 million investment creating 1,975 jobs and capacity for up to 800 aircraft per year.

“Electra today announced plans to establish its first production facility for the EL9 Ultra Short in the City of Springfield, within Clark County, a major milestone that will bring its nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft from development into scaled commercial production.”electra.aero

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• electra.aeroElectra to Usher in the Next Era of Aviation with Advanced Production Facility in Springfield, Ohio | ElectraJul 21, 2026
• manufacturingdive.comElectra to build $850M manufacturing plant in Ohio | Manufacturing DiveSara SamoraJul 24, 2026

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