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 onto Ampaire's hybrid electric aircraft fleet, including variants of the Cessna Caravan, Twin Otter, and King Air.
This collaboration aims to significantly enhance fuel efficiency, range, and overall performance, leading to greater cost savings and sustainability for hybrid-electric aircraft.
Tamarack is also actively progressing with its SMARTWING upgrades for the King Air fleet, reporting successful test flights that demonstrate improved endurance, payload capacity, and high/hot airfield capabilities.

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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.