Surf Air Mobility says it’s acquiring Ampaire and its hybrid electric powertrain technology as a critical component of Surf Air Mobility’s plans “to improve the affordability, accessibility, and environmental footprint of regional aviation travel.” Surf Air Mobility added in a news release that “Ampaire is currently creating hybrid electric powertrains for existing popular aircraft, aimed at upgrading a first-generation fleet of 9- to 19-seat piston and turboprop aircraft. Tens of thousands of aircraft are currently eligible for this type of powertrain upgrade worldwide.”
Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer Ampaire
Key Takeaways:
- Surf Air Mobility is acquiring Ampaire and its hybrid electric powertrain technology to upgrade existing 9- to 19-seat regional aircraft fleets globally.
- This initiative aims to make regional air travel more affordable, accessible, and environmentally friendly by significantly reducing operating costs, fuel consumption, noise, and carbon emissions.
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