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For the past 6 years, we've been developing and maturing elements of high-power hybrid electric systems, including batteries, power management systems, power converters, generators, motors, and pilot interfaces. These building blocks are at the heart of the electrified engine that will power this aircraft. Through the FAA‚ supplemental type certificate process, we will certify our hybrid electric engine on this Caravan airframe. This aircraft/engine combination will accelerate the creation of a new and exciting kind of sustainable, mass transport network with short-haul trips that are more cost-efficient, generate fewer emissions, and will connect more airports directly.

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Ampaire, Inc. solves the problem og GHG by developing high performance, low emission aircraft that use hybrid-electric and electric propulsion systems that utilize renewable energy sources as well as SAF. These systems can dramatically reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and noise pollution, while improving efficiency and sustainability. Ampaire's technology can lower net CO2 emissions by up to 90%, fuel consumption by 70%, maintenance by 50%, and noise by 60%, which means flights will be more frequent, convenient, and affordable than ever before, and communities will have reduced negative impacts from such air services. Unlike other solutions, our propulsion technology works with existing technology and can be applied broadly across a wide range of existing aircraft as well as aircraft currently in production. 


Regional airports receive a boost in air traffic because hybrid aviation makes it more practical to fly there. The neighbors do not mind because hybrid aircraft use the quieter electric powertrain on take off. The drive to the local airport is shorter than the big city airport, cutting ground vehicle emissions. The young person who learned about high voltage aircraft systems in A&P school can now stay in the area and get a job supporting electrified aircraft. Regional airports upgrade to sustainable electric power sources to power electrified ground support equipment and charge electrified aircraft. Residents of remote areas benefit from the lower operating costs required to transport people and goods.The solution is bigger than just sustainable aviation itself; it is a significant contribution to a sustainable ecosystem.

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Our aircraft can create a positive changes in cultural change by providing more access to small communities, young people and businesses can stay there without having to move to big cities.
Small aircraft are critical for the least developed human settlements. Unlike megacities serviced by large planes, remote or underdeveloped areas are heavily reliant on small aircraft for critical cargo, medical, and transport needs. Examples are regions like Africa, the Amazon and island communities, where medical supplies and personnel use small planes. Members of the communities also rely on the planes for mail and, for businesses in remote areas like mines or agriculture, for transportation of personnel and products. Ampaire aircraft can have ability to receive goods and have access to mobility services are key for social inclusion into the society at large. Planes also promote gender equality by enabling female health services and secure transportation in areas like conflict zones where travel on the roads is very dangerous for women.
Electric aircraft can improve the quality of life in both developed and developing countries by reducing the cost of air transport, reducing environmental impact, and increasing safety.

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