FAA green lights Ampaire’s hybrid propulsion system with G-1 paper

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Yves Le Marquand

13 May 25

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Ampaire’s AMP-H570 hybrid electric propulsion system is a step closer to certification in late 2026 after the FAA approved its G-1 Issue Paper. A first…

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LYGG orders up to 200 conversion kits from Ampaire

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Nov 24

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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…

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Ampaire opens new headquarters at Long Beach Airport

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Yves Le Marquand

28 Aug 24

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The ribbon has been cut at Ampaire’s new headquarters based at Long Beach Airport in Los Angeles County. The new headquarters will support Ampaire’s team…

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Ampaire agrees deal to acquire Magpie Aviation

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Yves Le Marquand

5 Mar 24

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Ampaire has acquired Magpie Aviation, the startup developing automated towing technology for electric aviation. The addition of Magpie’s technology will enable Ampaire to continue “leading…

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Ampaire completes ground test using 100% SAF

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Yves Le Marquand

23 Feb 24

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Ampaire has completed its first ground test using pure 100% ASTM D7566 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from electricity and carbon dioxide.  The tests, which…

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Ampaire’s Eel demonstrator flies record endurance flight

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Yves Le Marquand

13 Dec 23

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Ampaire’s Eel demonstrator has set a new endurance record for a hybrid-electric aircraft, according to founders.  The aircraft flew in the skies above Camarillo, California…

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First flight into Silicon Valley shows Ampaire is ‘company of action’

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Yves Le Marquand

17 Nov 23

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The first ever hybrid-electric flight conducted in Silicon Valley exemplifies what Ampaire is all about says CEO Kevin Noertker.  Alongside a test pilot, Noertker flew…

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Ampaire awarded direct-to-phase 2 contract by USAF

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Yves Le Marquand

20 Oct 23

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Ampaire has been awarded a $1.25m contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to begin developing a megawatt-scale hybrid propulsion system.  The collaboration, which…

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Ampaire and ELIRE Aero partner on regional clean propulsion

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Yves Le Marquand

16 Oct 23

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Ampaire and ELIRE Aero are partnering to retrofit and certify existing airframes with hybrid propulsion technology. The partnership, which has a focus on regional air…

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Ampaire completes ‘most northerly’ hybrid-electric aircraft deployment to date

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Yves Le Marquand

23 Aug 23

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Just over 3,400 miles later Ampaire’s aircraft has landed in Alaska, marking the most northerly deployment of a hybrid-electric aircraft ever. The series of flights…

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Picking the right tools for the job

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Yves Le Marquand

4 Aug 23

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Aircraft design is ruled by the propulsion system on the airframe — you can tell a helicopter, piston or turbine aircraft without seeing it.  So…

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Hydrogen: The grey area of guaranteeing green

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Jul 23

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Hydrogen comes in a rainbow of colours: green, grey, blue, brown, yellow, turquoise, white and even pink.  But only green hydrogen made by using clean…

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Ampaire to retrofit Azul Conecta’s Grand Caravans

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Yves Le Marquand

2 Feb 23

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Ampaire has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to upgrade Brazilian regional airline Azul Conecta’s Grand Caravans by retrofitting a hybrid-electric powertrain and battery pack.…

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Ampaire wins $150,000 from NASA small business programme

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Yves Le Marquand

9 Dec 22

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Ampaire has won a $150,000 Phase 1 award from NASA under its Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) programme.  The award, to be used on Ampaire’s…

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Ampaire’s Eco Caravan makes first flight

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Yves Le Marquand

21 Nov 22

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Ampaire’s Eco Caravan made its first flight on a fully-integrated hybrid-electric propulsion system on Friday. The firm expects it to be the first electrified regional…

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