Ampaire Completes Hybrid-Electric Ground Test Using Pure SAF

The company flew its hybrid-electric Eco Caravan using 100 percent ASTM D7566 SAF produced by partner Dimensional Energy.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 08:05 AM ET

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Ampaire’s nine-seat Eco Caravan runs on a proprietary hybrid-electric propulsion system. [Courtesy: Ampaire]

Key Takeaways:

Ampaire successfully completed ground tests of its hybrid-electric Eco Caravan aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from partner Dimensional Energy, demonstrating "exceeded expectations" in energy efficiency.
This combination of hybrid-electric propulsion and e-fuel SAF aims to significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 50-70%, accelerating the transition to eco-friendly air travel.
Supported by Elemental Excelerator, Ampaire continues to lead in hybrid-electric aviation, holding endurance records and securing major orders, aligning with the broader industry trend of increasing SAF adoption.

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Ampaire, the company that set the endurance record for hybrid-electric flight in December, believes it can become even more efficient.

The firm on Thursday announced it successfully completed a hybrid-electric ground test using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from partner Dimensional Energy. The pure, 100 percent ASTM D7566 SAF is produced from electricity and carbon dioxide and was used to fuel Ampaire’s nine-seat Eco Caravan, a modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.