LYGG orders up to 200 conversion kits from Ampaire
Scandinavian regional airline LYGG has signed an agreement with Ampaire that includes up to 200 hybrid-electric conversion kits.
As part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), the two companies plan to bring hybrid-electric aircraft to market by 2026. The 200 Ampaire STC (supplemental type certificate) Kits, will be initially used to upgrade engines on aircraft up to 12 seats, such as Cessna Grand Caravans, before expanding to larger aircraft, up to 70 seats.
Ampaire’s co-founder and CEO Kevin Noertker said: “At Ampaire, our mission is to make sustainable aviation accessible and practical for operators today, not in some distant future. This partnership with LYGG allows us to bring our hybrid-electric technology to underserved regions, proving that cleaner, lower cost, more efficient aviation is within reach, starting now.”
Ampaire’s powertrain combines an engine with electric propulsion, optimising fuel savings and reducing emissions by up to 50% even with conventional fuel.
Roope Kekäläinen, LYGG’s CEO and co-founder, said: “This partnership marks a major step toward sustainable aviation. We’re proud to be among the first to bring hybrid-electric aircraft to market, leveraging its benefits to create substantial value for our stakeholders.
“With this collaboration, LYGG can offer customers more sustainable flights, significantly reducing the environmental impact of each journey. This technology enables LYGG to serve communities with more sustainable aviation options, aligning with our commitment to a sustainable future.”
This is LYGG’s second partnership with a sustainable aviation company after it announced a collaboration with Electra Inc earlier this year.
Kekäläinen added: “Our collaborations with Ampaire and Electra reflect LYGG’s commitment to sustainable aviation, providing solutions for today and for the future. Ampaire’s hybrid technology offers an immediate step forward, while Electra’s capabilities prepare us up for 2028 and beyond, solidifying LYGG’s role in leading regional aviation toward zero emissions.”
