Rendering of a Hybrid Electric Grand Caravan [Courtesy: Textron]
Key Takeaways:
Surf Air Mobility has ordered 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft, part of a larger deal for up to 150 planes, with deliveries expected to commence in the first half of 2024.
These aircraft will be upgraded with Surf Air Mobility's proprietary electric or hybrid-electric powertrains to reduce environmental impact and the cost of flying.
Surf Air Mobility will be the exclusive provider of certain battery-electric and hybrid-electric powertrain technologies for the Cessna Grand Caravan to Textron Aviation.
The company aims for FAA type certification for its electrified aircraft by 2026, intending to deploy them across its network for short-haul direct service.
Surf Air Mobility Inc., a Southern California aerospace company devoted to developing regional air travel through the power of electrification, has placed an order for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft.
The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
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