Ampaire and Tamarack Announce MOU on Aerodynamic Upgrades

Ampaire and Tamarack Aerospace Group have entered into an MOU to further develop aerodynamic upgrades for Ampaire’s hybrid-electric aircraft.

Michael Wildes

Monday, October 17, 2022 at 01:15 PM ET

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Under the agreement, Ampaire will have access to Tamarack's SMARTWING winglets on all alternative energy variants of the Cessna Caravan 208, de Havilland Twin Otter, and Beechcraft King Air. [Courtesy: Tamarack Aerospace Group]

Key Takeaways:

Ampaire and Tamarack Aerospace Group have partnered to integrate Tamarack's SMARTWING winglets with Ampaire's hybrid electric aircraft fleet, including alternative energy variants of the Cessna Caravan, de Havilland Twin Otter, and Beechcraft King Air.
This collaboration aims to significantly enhance fuel efficiency, increase range, and improve overall performance and sustainability by synergistically combining hybrid propulsion systems with advanced aerodynamic upgrades.
Tamarack's SMARTWING technology, which has already demonstrated improvements in endurance, payload, and airfield capabilities, is expected to deliver substantial cost savings and operational benefits, with active progress on King Air fleet upgrades.

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Ampaire and Tamarack Aerospace Group are partnering to develop aerodynamics upgrades for Ampaire’s hybrid electric aircraft fleet. Ampaire will have access to Tamarack’s SMARTWING winglets on all alternative energy variants of the Cessna Caravan 208, de Havilland Twin Otter, and Beechcraft King Air.

Tamarack announced the partnership during a press conference at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) underway this week in Orlando, Florida.