2Excel Aviation and Electra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the demonstration of Electra’s Ultra Short aircraft in the UK and continental Europe, beginning with airworthiness and flight operations support for Electra’s EL2 technology demonstrator.
“Electra’s Ultra Short aircraft is designed to take off and land in less than 50 metres, creating a new category of point-to-point aviation from locations as small as a football pitch,” said the companies in a press release. “The agreement brings together 2Excel’s deep experience in complex flight demonstrations, aircraft modification, maintenance and repair, with Electra’s hybrid-electric aircraft technology and vision for Direct Aviation.”
Under the MOU, 2Excel will support Electra’s planned 2027 European demonstration tour of the EL2, including engagement with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and European Union Aviation Safety Agency, infrastructure and ground support, flight-test support, demonstration operations, planning, and event execution. 2Excel is also exploring modification of Electra’s EL9 production aircraft for potential use across reconnaissance, surveillance, charter, and other mission profiles where Ultra Short performance, hybrid-electric propulsion, payload, and range could provide a cleaner, more flexible alternative to legacy aircraft.
For more information
https://www.2excelaviation.com/electra-mou-aug2026/
(Image: L – Andy Offer, co-founder and Chief Executive, 2Excel Aviation, R- Jake Ashmore, Director of Strategic Growth, Electra Aero)