Ampaire
Ampaire is a California-based tech startup focused on electric aviation, known for its innovative hybrid-electric aircraft and significant achievements in the aerospace industry.
Services
Ampaire focuses on the electrification of air travel through hybrid-electric technology. Their services include developing and deploying hybrid-electric powertrains for various aircraft types. Ampaire collaborates with industry leaders like NASA and ARPA-E to validate and advance the capabilities of electrified aircraft. Additionally, Ampaire conducts mock-operational flight demonstrations and has flown over 17,500 miles across its fleet with a 100% safety record.
Products
Ampaire has developed multiple hybrid-electric aircraft, including the Electric EEL and the Eco Caravan. The Electric EEL serves as a testbed for short-haul regional flights, while the Eco Caravan is a 9-seater aircraft powered by a plug-in hybrid-electric powertrain. The Eco Caravan is touted as the lowest emissions aircraft in its class, and it features industry-leading cost metrics without the need for charging stations. The Eco Caravan is currently available for pre-order.
Technologies
Ampaire’s technology includes the AmpDrive system, which is flown in multiple hybrid-electric aircraft. Their electric propulsion technology works across various aircraft types and aims to lower fuel costs by 90%, maintenance costs by 50%, and noise by 60%. The hybrid electric powertrain used in their aircraft accelerates development and certification for subsequent models using the same or scaled components.
Awards and Recognition
Ampaire has received significant acclaim for its innovations in electric aviation. The company won the GOLD in Aerospace Flight Technologies at the Edison Awards 2021 and the Future of Mobility category at the Climate Innovation Exchange 2020. Ampaire was also a winner in the Aeronautical Innovation category and was listed in the Global Cleantech Top 100 in 2019.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Ampaire collaborates with multiple organizations to enhance electric aviation. They are working with NASA to validate electrified aircraft capabilities using the Twin Otter DHC6. Additionally, they have a partnership with ARPA-E to develop a new in-flight testbed aircraft for advanced technologies. Ampaire is also demonstrating the value of electric aviation in Hawai’i with Mokulele Airlines and is backed by Techstars, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, Elemental Excelerator, and Starburst.