News archive: Ampaire, Inc | Airframer

18 August

ReleaseAmpaire closes Series B to advance hybrid-electric aviation commercialisation and increase scalability

13 May

ReleaseAmpaire first to achieve FAA G-1 certification basis for hybrid electric propulsion system

27 August

ReleaseAmpaire celebrates grand opening of new headquarters at Long Beach Airport

3 July

The new headquarters offers 20 per cent more office space and 140 per cent additional hangar space than the previous location.

Ampaire expands to new HQ at Long Beach

The company can now bring all its programs under one roof, benefiting from the vibrant aerospace community at Long Beach, and from the potential to conduct flight testing on-site.

4 March

ReleaseAmpaire acquires Magpie Aviation further expanding its product capabilities and market reach

12 December

ReleaseAmpaire's hybrid electric demonstrator completes a record 12-hour flight

22 August

ReleaseHybrid-electric aircraft completes historic Alaska flight

25 July

ReleaseElectric Power Systems selected as electric aviation battery provider for Elfly's cutting-edge research seaplane demonstrator

20 July

ReleaseAmpaire acquires Talyn Air, expanding reach into defense, drone and eVTOL segments

21 March

ReleaseElectric motor drive takes off in test flight of passenger hybrid electric plane

9 December

ReleaseAmpaire wins NASA award for innovative hybrid powerplant system research

25 November

ReleaseAmpaire wins funding award From ARPA-E for SCALEUP project

24 November

Ampaire’s Eco Caravan, the first hybrid-electric regional aircraft, makes its maiden flight.

Ampaire flies first regional aircraft powered by hybrid-electric

The hybrid-electric aircraft preserves the range/payload capability of the Grand Caravan, and in fact can fly farther than the Grand Caravan with eight passengers. Maximum range is beyond 1,000 miles.

15 September

ReleaseAmpaire selects Electric Power Systems to supply batteriesfor Eco Caravan

27 July

The Eco Caravan will retain the payload capabilities of the Grand Caravan, carrying up to 11 passengers or 2,500 pounds of cargo. Range improves to 1,100 nautical miles.

RED engine selected for Ampaire's Eco Caravan

Ampaire conducted the first Eco Caravan hybrid powertrain ground runs in April, with plans to fly the aircraft in the second half of the year. The target for STC approval is 2024.

22 April

ReleaseAmpaire powers up hybrid-electric Eco Caravan

24 August

ReleaseAmpaire brings hybrid electric flight to South West England

12 August

ReleaseAmpaire demonstrates first hybrid electric aircraft in Scotland

18 March

ReleaseAmpaire leads team to demonstrate electric aviation transport system under UK future flight challenge award

18 February

ReleaseSurf Air Mobility announces entry into definitive agreement to acquire electric aviation pioneer Ampaire

9 December

ReleaseAmpaire conducts first airline flight trials for a hybrid-electric aircraft

12 October

ReleaseAmpaire flies longest route to date for an electrified aircraft

14 September

ReleaseAmpaire flies second hybrid-electric prototype in preparation for flight trials with Hawai'i's Mokulele Airlines

18 June

ReleaseAmpaire powers air travel with environmentally friendly, high-efficiency electric power systems

23 October

ReleaseWorld's first high voltage charger designed for light aircraft delivered from Australian company Electro.Aero to U.S. company Ampaire

17 July

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies announces its commitment to advanced power technologies with an investment in Ampaire Inc.

2 November

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