Surf Air
Surf Air Mobility is an electric aviation and air travel company based in Los Angeles, focused on expanding regional air travel through electrification and sustainability.
Company Overview
Surf Air Mobility is an electric aviation and air travel company headquartered in Los Angeles. The company is dedicated to expanding regional air travel through electrification, with a mission to build a regional air mobility ecosystem that sustainably connects communities globally. Surf Air Mobility focuses on reducing the cost and environmental impact of regional flying through the development and integration of electrified powertrains.
Electrification and Sustainability Initiatives
Surf Air Mobility is committed to decarbonizing regional aviation by developing electrified powertrains for turboprop aircraft. They aim to integrate these powertrains first on the Cessna Grand Caravan. Their first-generation hybrid electric powertrains target up to 50% emission reductions and 25% direct operating cost reductions. Future fully electric powertrains aim for 100% emission reduction and up to 50% cost reduction, aiming to revolutionize regional air travel.
Key Partnerships and Agreements
Surf Air Mobility has established significant partnerships to advance its electric aviation initiatives. The company collaborates with Textron Aviation to support the development of an electrified Cessna Grand Caravan EX. Additionally, agreements are in place to supply electric powertrains to operators such as Auric Air in Tanzania and Z.Boskovic Air Charters in Kenya. These partnerships are crucial for expanding the reach and application of their electrification technologies.
Air Transportation Services
Surf Air Mobility provides a variety of air transportation services, catering to business, medical, industrial, and leisure needs. They use a membership-based model for air travel services, offering various membership plans that come with distinct benefits. The company also has a dedicated cargo division, offering air cargo services that include the transport of high-value goods, medical supplies, and specialty items, ensuring flexibility and reliability in air cargo operations.
Global Reach and Impact
With a network of over 15,000 existing turboprop aircraft worldwide that could potentially upgrade to its electrification technology, Surf Air Mobility has a substantial global outreach. The company's significant focus on reducing aviation carbon emissions aligns with broader global environmental goals. By making regional air travel more affordable and sustainable, Surf Air Mobility aims to transform how people move around the world, potentially having a significant impact on global travel and environmental sustainability.