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Elysian Aircraft Modifies Design of EX9 Electric Airliner

Dutch start-up says aircraft could carry up to 100 passnegers

Elysian E9X rendering in flight — The earlier concept’s eight electric motors – distributed across the leading edges of the E9X’s wings – have now been reduced to six units. Elysian states its concept represents “the world’s first large-scale battery-electric aircraft.” © Elysian Aircraft

By Charlotte Bailey • News Reporter

April 14, 2026

Elysian Aircraft has made changes to the design of its all-electric E9X regional airliner concept after completing the conceptual design review. The Dutch start-up provided an update on the program last week after the first tests flight with a scaled demonstrator version of the aircraft, which is expected to seat between 88 and 100 passengers, and have a range of around 405 nm.

Refinements to the initial design relate to the E9X’s distributed electric propulsion and high-voltage systems, wing-battery integration, and modular battery packs, explained the company. Notably, Elysian's engineering team has reduced the number of electric motors mounted along the wings’ leading edges from eight to six. According to the company, the changes will improve the aircraft's overall energy architecture and propulsion efficiency, as well as facilitating systems integration.

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