Electra Plans Springfield, Ohio, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk

07/24/2026

Advanced air mobility company Electra plans to establish operations in Springfield, Ohio. The $850 million project is expected to create 1,975 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a new production facility, located on a 96-acres at AirPark Ohio, that will manufacture the company's nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft.

"Electra is opening a new era of aviation, one where flight is direct, accessible, and closer to the communities it serves," said Marc Allen, CEO of Electra. "This agreement is the moment that our vision moves from demonstration into reality. In Springfield and Clark County, we found the rare combination this next era requires: a ready site, a skilled workforce, a deep aerospace and defense ecosystem, and state and local leaders with the commitment and vision to build it with us. We are grateful to the City of Springfield, Clark County, and the State of Ohio for welcoming Electra into this community as we prepare to bring the EL9 Ultra Short into production, through certification, and ultimately into service."

To support the project, the company will pursue a Job Creation Tax Credit from the Ohio Department of Development. JobsOhio also plans to provide assistance for the project, which will be made public after a final agreement is executed.

"JobsOhio and our partners at the Dayton Development Coalition are proud to welcome Electra's first point-to-point hybrid-electric aircraft production facility to Ohio," noted JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. "This investment builds on years of collaboration to establish Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport as a national hub for advanced air mobility. Here, Electra will have direct access to the nation's premier AAM testing infrastructure, a proven aerospace workforce, a deep manufacturing supply chain and the unmatched research capabilities of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, an ideal environment to innovate, scale and grow for decades to come."

Electra designs and manufactures hybrid-electric aircraft for regional passenger, cargo, and special mission applications. The company specializes in aircraft design, engineering, flight testing, certification, and production of hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft capable of operating from short takeoff and landing sites.

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