12-Hour Hybrid-Electric Flight Sets New Endurance Record

Ampaire, manufacturer of the nine-seat Eco Caravan, eclipsed its own endurance record with a 12-hour flight of its hybrid Electric EEL demonstrator.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 02:21 PM ET

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Ampaire believes its hybrid-electric demonstrator flew longer than any such aircraft had before. [Courtesy: Ampaire]

Key Takeaways:

Ampaire's Electric EEL demonstrator achieved a new endurance record for hybrid-electric aircraft with a 12-hour, 1,375 sm flight from California.
The EEL, a modified Cessna 337 Skymaster, highlights Ampaire's hybrid-electric propulsion which offers 50-70% reduced fuel consumption and emissions, along with practical advantages in payload and infrastructure compared to fully electric designs.
Ampaire is progressing with its flagship Eco Caravan, a hybrid-electric Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, anticipating FAA certification in 2024 for commercial service, backed by significant orders and partnerships.

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A manufacturer known for completing the longest hybrid electric flight just eclipsed its own record.

Ampaire is the maker of the nine-seat Eco Caravan, which it claims to be the world’s largest hybrid-electric airplane. This week, the company announced it flew its Electric EEL demonstrator on a 12-hour, 1,375 sm (1,195 nm) jaunt out of Camarillo Airport (KCMA) in California—a feat it believes establishes an endurance record for hybrid-electric aircraft.