Testing will be carried out in phases, progressing from operations at smaller airports in northern Norway, to testing from novel or adapted access points, and finally, to operations into a major Norwegian aviation hub.

The GPS-based framework is intended to separate AAM traffic from conventional flights, supporting scalable all-weather operations.

With the EL9, Electra is pioneering 'direct aviation', a new model of regional air mobility that saves travellers time, maximises existing infrastructure and connects underserved communities.