Elysian, a pioneer in next-generation electric aircraft, has signed a collaboration agreement with regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord. The deal, announced during the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly in Estoril, supports Elysian’s flagship E9X programme for zero-emission short-haul flight.
The partnership will centre on a series of strategic sessions exploring key financing and leasing topics. These include direct operating costs, aircraft residual values, and after-sales support for the E9X. The discussions show TrueNoord’s strong interest in the aircraft and aim to foster open dialogue between manufacturers, financiers, and airlines within the sustainable aviation ecosystem.
Daniel Rosen Jacobson, co-founder and co-CEO of Elysian Aircraft, said collaboration is vital to progress. “The future of aviation will not be built by technology alone, but by the strength of an ecosystem working together,” he said. “Through our partnerships with airlines and now with TrueNoord, we ensure that E9X is not only technologically viable but also meets the commercial and financial expectations of the industry.”
TrueNoord CEO Anne-Bart Tieleman welcomed Elysian to the company’s New Technology Hub. “Lessors, including TrueNoord, are an essential part of the future technology aircraft ecosystem,” he said. “We help provide the leasing solutions that generate revenue for the next generation of OEMs, allowing innovators like Elysian to thrive and reward their investors.”
He added that the New Technology Hub aims to ensure such aircraft are economically attractive for airlines ready to embrace new technology.
By adding TrueNoord’s leasing and financial insight, the partnership complements the E9X’s technical development and strengthens its potential to transform regional, emission-free aviation.
