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 hybrid-electric Cessna Skymaster test aircraft completed its first flight in Scotland, based at the UK's new sustainable aviation incubator in Orkney.
- This is the company's second test aircraft, modified with an electric power unit replacing the front engine and a battery pack in a belly pod.
- The demonstration flights aim to highlight the aircraft's low-emission profile and reduced operating costs, targeting applications on regional airline routes.
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