Ampaire’s Cessna Skymaster hybrid-electric test aircraft took its first flight in Scotland on Wednesday, positioning the airplane at the new UK-supported incubator for sustainable aviation at Orkey’s Kirkwall airport.
Ampaire’s Hybrid-Electric Skymaster Makes First Flight in Scotland
Key Takeaways:
- Ampaire's second hybrid-electric Cessna Skymaster test aircraft made its first flight in Scotland, operating from a new UK-supported sustainable aviation incubator.
- This modified Skymaster features an electric power unit replacing its front engine and a battery pack housed in a belly pod, a different configuration from their first test aircraft.
- The demonstration flights aim to showcase the aircraft's low emissions and reduced operating costs, with Ampaire targeting regional airline routes for its application.
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