Safran Secures Production Deal for Electra EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion

By Aamir Khollam · Interesting Engineering · 2026-07-15

Virginia-based developer Electra has finalized an agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines to supply 250 TG600 turbogenerators for its forthcoming short-takeoff aircraft. According to reporting from Interesting Engineering, this partnership establishes a long-term supply chain as

Virginia-based developer Electra has finalized an agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines to supply 250 TG600 turbogenerators for its forthcoming short-takeoff aircraft. According to reporting from Interesting Engineering, this partnership establishes a long-term supply chain as