Bristow Places Deposit for Early Delivery of Five Electra eSTOLs

The deposit follows a 2022 agreement between the companies for the preorder of up to 50 Electra aircraft, which Bristow will fly on regional air mobility routes.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 03:28 PM ET

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A digital rendering depicts Electra’s eSTOL aircraft with a Bristow Group livery flying over Lake Charles, Louisiana, a Bristow service location. [Courtesy: Electra.aero]

Key Takeaways:

Bristow Group has placed a cash deposit for early delivery positions on five Electra.aero hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft, intending to launch zero-emission regional air mobility passenger services.
Electra's eSTOL aircraft uses a unique blown-lift design, allowing it to take off and land in very small areas (300 by 100 feet), opening up operations from remote or underutilized airports while reducing emissions and noise.
This commitment highlights Bristow's broader strategy to be a leader in advanced air mobility, as the company is actively investing in a diverse fleet of electric aircraft from various manufacturers.

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Vertical flight solutions provider Bristow Group is looking to shorten the runway for short-hop advanced air mobility (AAM) flights.

The Houston-based operator on Wednesday placed a deposit on early delivery positions for five hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft from manufacturer Electra.aero. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding for the preorder of up to 50 aircraft in 2021, and Bristow is expected to be Electra’s principal launch operational customer.