Electra to build $850M Ohio factory for EL9 hybrid-electric plane
Electra is investing up to $1 billion to establish a manufacturing plant in Springfield, Ohio, for its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
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Electra will build a manufacturing facility in Springfield, Ohio, to produce the EL9 hybrid-electric plane. Investment figures for the project are reported between $850 million and nearly $1 billion.
Coverage from the Springfield News-Sun, Electrek, and local affiliates including WHIO TV, WLWT, and WDTN.com emphasizes the economic impact on the region, specifically the creation of 1,975 new jobs and a boost to Springfield's aerospace sector. Future developments center on the construction of the plant and the establishment of Electra's headquarters in the area.
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Quick answers
What aircraft will be produced at the new factory?
The factory will produce the EL9 hybrid-electric plane.
How many jobs will the project create?
According to the Springfield News-Sun, the investment will create 1,975 new jobs.
Where will the facility be located?
The manufacturing plant and headquarters will be located in Springfield, Ohio.
Coverage (5)
- New $1 billion Electra headquarters to boost Springfield’s aerospace sector WHIO TV · 15h ago
- Local leaders announce construction of $850M aircraft manufacturing plant set to come to Ohio WLWT · 15h ago
- Aerospace company Electra investing $850M, creating 1,975 new jobs in Springfield Springfield News-Sun · 15h ago
- Springfield lands aircraft production facility worth nearly $1B WDTN.com · 15h ago
- Electra to build $850M Ohio factory for EL9 hybrid-electric plane Electrek · 15h ago broke it first
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