Scandinavian regional airline LYGG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ampaire Inc. The collaboration includes up to 200 Ampaire STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) Kits, certified conversion kits for existing aircraft. The rollout will begin by upgrading engines to a Cessna Grand Caravan, up to 12 seats, that will expand to larger aircraft, up to 70 seats.
“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,” says Kevin Noertker, Ampaire’s Co-founder and CEO.
Ampaire’s AMP Drive™ powertrain combines a fuel-efficient engine with electric propulsion, optimizing fuel savings and reducing emissions by up to 50%, according to the company. Additionally, as the system is fully compatible with SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), further emission reductions can be achieved.
“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,” states Roope Kekäläinen, LYGG’s CEO and Co-Founder.
“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,” he continues.
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