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Electra Expands U.S. and European Facilities to Accelerate Development of Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Aircraft
Electra.aero, Inc. ("Electra") today announced the expansion of its facilities in Manassas, Virginia, and Bleienbach, Switzerland, to support the company's rapid growth and the development of its nine-passenger hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short aircraft.
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