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Bristow Places Deposits for Early Delivery of Electra's eSTOL Aircraft
The helicopter operator, which is active in offshore oil and gas support, expects to introduce the nine-passenger model to its fleet in 2028.
Bristow plans to operate Electra's eSTOL aircraft
Bristow Group plans to operate Electra.aero's hybrid-electric STOL aircraft on routes of up to 500 miles. (Image: Electra)

Bristow Group has stepped up its plans to be the launch operator for Electra.aero’s hybrid-electric STOL aircraft by placing deposits to secure an initial five delivery positions. The agreement announced on Wednesday is based on a memorandum of understanding the helicopter operator signed with Electra in 2021. It covers a preorder for up to 50 of the aircraft, which will be able to carry nine passengers or cargo.

According to Bristow, it plans to deploy the blown-wing aircraft for passenger flights of between 50 and 500 miles, with type certification and entry into service targeted for 2028. The Houston-based group, which is active in the offshore oil and gas support market, did not disclose the size of the deposit placed to secure the orders.

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