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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

In our ongoing look into the history of aviation, we examine the day when the Lockheed L-188 Electra made its first flight on December 6, 1957. Named for the twin engine Model 10 Electra of the 1930s, ...
Seeking Alpha

Lockheed Martin and Electra Expand Collaboration to Accelerate EL9 Ultra-STOL Commercialization

PARIS, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (LMT) Skunk Works ® (NYSE: LMT) and Electra.aero, Inc. ("Electra") signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for Electra's EL9 ...
Aviation Week

Lockheed Partners With Electra To Boost eSTOL EL9 Development

Electra sees a military market for the EL9 in logistics operations in austere environments. Credit: Electra.aero Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has signed a memorandum of understanding with Electra.aero ...
Flying

Lockheed’s Skunk Works Will Help Develop Electra’s ‘Ultra-STOL’ EL9

Lockheed Martin's secretive Skunk Works unit is collaborating with Electra to accelerate the development of Electra's EL9, a hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (Ultra-STOL) aircraft. The ...
Flightglobal

Lockheed lends technical support to Electra’s development of ‘blown-lift’ EL9

Lockheed Martin is tightening its relationship with hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra after having helped fund the firm in 2022. The defence giant’s Skunk Works division has signed an ...