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John Langford

American aerospace entrepreneur; founder and Chairman of Electra.aero (2020), developing sustainable hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. Previously founded Aurora Flight Sciences (1989, acquired by Boeing in 2017) and co-founded Athena Technologies (1998, acquired by Rockwell Collins in 2008). AIAA Honorary Fellow (2024) and member of the National Academy of Engineering; holds a doctorate from MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

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Electra.aeroverified→
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Advanced air mobility company headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, founded in 2020.
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Electra.aero Founder & ChairmanSecondary-verified

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