By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Reading: Ampaire’s Hybrid Skymaster Completes First Public Flight
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Signin Sign In
Follow US
Copyright © Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2024 | All Rights Reserved
Travel Radar - Aviation News > News > Ampaire’s Hybrid Skymaster Completes First Public Flight

Ampaire’s Hybrid Skymaster Completes First Public Flight

Last updated: 16 June 2019 21:47
By 2 Min Read
Share
SHARE

With a hybrid-electrically powered propulsion system, Ampaire’s twin-engine Cessna 337 Skymaster successfully completed the first public flight from Camarillo Airport in Southern California. The original Skymaster included an engine in front and one in the rear providing a push-pull thrust arrangement. The 337 also offered six seats and weighed approximately 4,700 pounds.

Ampaire replaced the rear engine with an electric powerplant but left the piston engine in place up front. The goal of the flight was to begin proving that an electrically powered six-place aircraft can operate at a much lower cost than one powered by fossil fuel. Even with just one hybrid-electric powerplant, the Ampaire 337 creates significantly less in greenhouse gases than a conventional engine.

While the company has offered few details about the aircraft, the 337 is believed to have a range of nearly 200 nm. Ampaire plans to begin more intensive flight testing of the 337 beginning this month in Hawaii. Those flights are expected to run through the end of the summer. Ampaire believes it could have a commercially viable electric propulsion system available by 2021.

This news comes with Airbus considering bringing the world’s 1st hybrid-electric plane to market because it weighs its strategy for replacement of the A320neo narrow-body jet within the next fifteen years. That would mark a technological leap for the aerospace industry.

Diamond Aircraft also has a DA40 aircraft that was reconfigured to support a hybrid electric powertrain. In this system set-up, one combustion engine is powering two independent electric drive systems consisting of one motor, battery and inverter each. Two electric engines have been added on a forward canard, which combined can generate 150kW of take-off power. The diesel generator is located in the nose of the aircraft and can provide up to 110kW of power. Two batteries with 12kWh each are mounted in the rear passenger compartment and act as an energy storage buffer.

You Might Also Like

Qatar Airways will increase flights to more than 15 destinations this winter

Decline in Air Travel Passengers in June 2025,says IATA

London Heathrow-Cape Town Route to have Avios-Only flight By British Airways

UK Aviation Minister visits Jet2.com training facility

easyJet holidays: Launched packages to 11 new destinations

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
What’s your thoughts?
Love1
Sad0
Happy0
Angry0
Previous Article CRASHED Sukhoi Superjet was OVERLOADED.
Next Article easyJet “The NEO” experience

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe

Trending News

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN Engine on N3 Testbed
Ground-breaking ceremony for future logistics centre at N3 Engine Overhaul Services
Aviation Manufacturing
Norse Atlantic appoints new Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Norse Atlantic appoints Kristin Berthelsen as Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Airlines Aviation Careers
Birmingham Airport announces terminal investments to enhance customer experience
Birmingham Airport announces terminal investments
Airports Aviation Manufacturing Travel
light-filled international terminal at Calgary International Airport
Calgary Airports unveils new brand identity to reflect growth
Airports Aviation
UK Civil aviation authority flags proper communication during flight disruptions
Passengers feel uninformed about rights during flight disruptions, says new UK research
Airlines Airports Aviation Travel
//

Travel Radar is the leading digital hub for all things aviation and air-travel. Discover our latest aviation news, aviation data, insight and analysis.

Discover

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Press & PR
  • Privacy & Legal

Our Content

  • News
  • Data
  • Images
  • Jobs
  • Subscribe

Signup to our Newsletter!

And get the latest aviation news via our weekly news digest!

© Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2015-2025 | ISSN #2635-0696 | Trademark #UK00003579704
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Ads help us bring you high-quality, independent journalism for free. Support us by whitelisting us from your ad blocker.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome to the TR Community!

Sign in to your account

Register Lost your password?