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Ampaire performs longest nonstop flight ever on a hybrid aircraft
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 7/26/2022
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Image: Ampire
Ampaire's hybrid-electric aircraft accomplished a remarkable feat by flying 1,135 miles (about 1,827 km) without stopping.
The feat was achieved with the EEL hybrid-electric demonstration plane, which made a trip from Los Angeles to Oshkosh, flying 1,880 miles (about 3,025 km), including the longest non-stop flight ever made by an aircraft of the type. , of 1,135 miles (1,827 km).
The plane has a conventional combustion engine and an independent electric drivetrain, in a configuration Ampaire calls an optimized hybrid electric aircraft with fuel savings of up to 40% over a standard Cessna Skymaster, the aircraft on which it is based.
The company, founded in 2016, has the ambition to become the world's most trusted manufacturer of aircraft of this type. In addition, Ampaire is converting conventional planes to electric propulsion, such as the Cessna Grand Caravan.
The Eco Caravan, as the name of the plane was defined, will make its first flight later this year. According to the company, the 9-seater, hybrid-electric propulsion plane will have fuel savings of up to 70% and emission reductions of up to 100% when using sustainable aviation fuel compared to the regular Grand Caravan.
The company also intends to develop hybrid and all-electric aircraft, revolutionizing passenger transport in a more ecological way.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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