What Happened
California Company Demonstrates Fuel Efficiency Under FAA Pilot Program
Ampaire, a California-based hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer, has started demonstration flights in Utah as part of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot program. The company’s Electric EEL aircraft flew from Salt Lake City to Cedar City, covering 209 miles, and then returned to Long Beach, California, logging a total of 1,165 miles for the day. Ampaire believes that hybrid electric aircraft will outperform fully electric airplanes, reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions. The FAA’s eVTOL integration pilot program aims to accelerate the safe use of electric, hybrid-electric, or hydrogen-powered aircraft vehicles. This development was first reported by NTD Television.