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Ampaire Eco Caravan

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2026
18 August

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

2025
13 May

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

2024
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.

2023
12 December

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

2022
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